Fears multiply over growth of genetic farms
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The UK government's Department of the Environment has released figures that show that the number of farms dealing or experimenting with genetically engineered crops has doubled since the beginning of 1997. Currently there are 182 registered sites in the UK. Campaigners fear that the test plants might cross-fertilise and their modified genes be introduced into other species. For instance if a modified gene gives resistance to herbicides, this resistance could be passed on to weeds, which will therefore need new herbicides to control.
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UK: Number of farms dealing or experimenting w/ genetically-engineered crops has doubled since beginning of 1997
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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Youth heeding campaigns to stay clean
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Pub-based purchases of alcohol is indulged in by 25% of 15-16 year olds, according to a new survey by Exeter University that questioned 37,500 young people. Alcohol is also bought in off-licenses by a tenth of 14-15 year olds. Drug taking within the last month was admitted to by 20% of 15-16 year olds, however, the survey found that drug demand remained unchanged compared with 1996 after a long period of growth in drug usage.
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UK: Pub-based purchases of alcohol is indulged in by 25% of 15-16 year olds, according to new survey by Exeter University
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1998
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