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Prince Charles warns GM crops risk causing the biggest-ever environmental disaster
The Prince of Wales: 'If that is the future, count me out' The mass development of genetically modified crops risks causing the world' ...
Jeffery Smith: Exposing the Risks of GMO Foods
RealityReport.TV | http | Gary Franchi sits down with the author of 'Genetic Roulette', Jeffery Smith. He expands on the GMO subject and ...
Seminar on GM crops on Feb 14, 15
In this backdrop, Gujarat Vidyapith, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and not-for-profit organization Jatan have jointly organized two-day 'National Seminar on GM crops and Food Security- Issues and Prospects' on February 14 and 15. It will be held at Hirak Mahotsav Hall, Gujarat Vidypith, near I-T Crossroads.
According to organizers, discussion will focus on the issues like trends and review of GM crops, recent reports from various committees related to GM crops, risk assessment and bio-safety regulations, food security and its relation with GM crops.
Former vice-chancellor of Gujarat Agricultural University and Chair of Science Ashram M H Mehta, member of IAASTD and Rajeshwari Raina Gene Campaign member, Suman Sahai, Asha Network's Kavitha Kurugahti, member-secretary of Gujarat Biodiversity Board, A P Singh and member Gujarat Biodiversity Board Minoo Parabiya are among the confirmed participants.
Stakeholders including policy makers, biodiversity experts, farmers, farm scientists, economists, social scientists, medical professionals, representatives from food and seed industry, consumers and NGOs have been invited to participate.
Be Afraid of Your Food, Says Vermont House — True North Reports
It comes as no wonder that a Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labeling bill (H.277), has become a hot button issue in the Vermont State House this year. In a year with the economy still damaged and taxes on the rise, Vermont Democrats and Leftists need some hope for November. Surveys do show most people still want safe food.
Genetically modified foods are defined by some as being those altered chemically versus created through traditional agricultural husbandry – in the lab instead of in the barn, so to speak. The introduction of GMO crops in North America has increased exponentially. Today, 85%-95% of soybean, cotton, canola and corn produced and consumed in the United States could be said to be GMO.
Consumers struggle to understand what is a genetically modified food and what is not. Confusion and an almost deliberate manipulation of the meaning of GMO has led to strong uncertainty in the eyes of the public as to the safety of such foods. The Federal Food and Drug Administration has found such foods to be “generally regarded as safe.” Others have referred to them as “Frankenfoods.” While this may sound frightening, effectively, genetic modification of plant and animal breeds and strains has been occurring for hundreds of years, even before the dawn of modern genetics....
Non-GMO Shopping Guide. | elephant journal
The Institute for Responsible Technology has issued a downloadable shopping guide to steer us clear of genetic modifications lurking in food.
The Non-GMO Shopping Guide features over 150 brands currently enrolled in the Non-GMO Project. It is free to download and there’s even an iPhone app; links to both are found below.
According to the IRT’s website here are four steps to avoid consumption of genetically modified foods (commonly called GMOs):
Tip #1: Buy Organic
Certified organic products cannot intentionally include any GMO ingredients. Buy products labeled “100% organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic ingredients.” You can be doubly sure if the product also has a Non-GMO Project Verified Seal. Read more about organic standards.
Tip #2 :Look for Non-GMO Project Seals
Products that carry the Non-GMO Project Seal are independently verified to be in compliance with North America’s only third party standard for GMO avoidance, including testing of at-risk ingredients. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to providing consumers with clearly labeled and independently verified non-GMO choices. Look for dairy products labeled “No rBGH or rBST,” or “artificial hormone-free.”
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Is GM food a risk or relief for LDCs? The non-profit claims that economic incentives are the driving force behind the growing use of genetically modified (GM) crops in developing countries. Organizations such as Greenpeace, though, are unconvinced of the success of GM crops.... |
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Activists Say Americans Support Labeling Genetically Modified Food But the US Food and Drug Administration has maintained a firm stance since 2009 that labeling is unnecessary. The agency says genetically modified food is essentially the same as other food and poses no safety risk. But some 64 percent of the 1000 ... |
SCIENTISTS WARN EPA ABOUT MONSANTO'S GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS Claiming ...
Corn is a critical food staple for the nation and is also heavily used in ethanol production, animal feed and more. As GM corn edges all other varieties out – it presently has 94 percent of the supply of corn in America - scientists are growing ...
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Long-term study finds no negative effects from GM food At a press conference in Vienna, an international research consortium reported that it had not found any harmful health effects of GM food in animals. In their studies the scientists investigated potential long-term risks associated with feeding ... |
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GM foods are becoming more appealing as health benefits become clearer By Madeleine Brindley, Health Editor Public attitudes towards GM foods are changing as the controversial technology could provide a sustainable source of health-giving nutrients, experts have claimed. Genetically-modified grains are being developed, ... |
