BSE "fiasco" set to be repeated, says Greenpeace

Article Abstract:

It is likely that the UK will see a crisis develop connected with genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), according to environmental organization Greenpeace. Politicians are making the same mistakes with GMOs as they did with BSE, and are therefore in danger of making GMOs a serious threat to public health and to the environment. GMOs are similar to BSE in that it will take a long time before problems can be identified.

Health aspects, United Kingdom, Political activity, Public health, Greenpeace Foundation

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Genetically modified soybeans coming to Europe

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Europe is to import genetically modified American soybeans in Nov. 1996. The soyabeans, which are unaffected by the herbicidal action of weedkiller Round-Up, are cheaper to produce and kinder to the environment than unmodified beans. Like unmodified beans they contain oil and are a good source of protein. Over sixty percent of Europe's soybean imports are American.

Soybean Farming, Soybeans, Europe, Economic aspects, International trade, Soybean

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Austria bans GM maize

Article Abstract:

Austria has announced that it will unilaterally ban the use of Monsanto's Bt-maize, which has been approved by the European Commission. The decision was taken in the light of evidence recently released to a blaze of publicity that varieties designed to resist the corn borer pest produce pollen which kills monarch butterfly larvae

Austria, Government regulation (cont), Corn, Corn Farming, Product defects and recalls, Laws, regulations and rules, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Monsanto Co., MTC, European Union. European Commission, Corn industry

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