Europe and US in confrontation over GM food labelling criteria

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It is anticipated that the European Union will express support at the forthcoming meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission for a draft recommendation that all foods with a detectable genetically modified (GM) ingredient should bear a compulsory label. However, the US is likely to argue that labelling should only be mandatory for foods with detectable GM ingredients and which differ substantially from a corresponding existing food. Debate at the meeting will probably focus on the idea that GM food can be seen as equivalent to non-GM food as long as there are no changes in its nutritional value, composition and intended use.

Ethical aspects, Genetically modified plants, Genetic engineering

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Scientific caution 'blunts efforts' to conserve fish stocks

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Scientists' ambiguous advice have led to the practice of overfishing, which is supposed to have long-term effects on stocks. Fisheries management panels are being asked to arrive at a consensus regarding the conservation of fish stocks. Overfishing to protect short-term jobs can be stopped only if scientists give clear advice. Increased cooperation between scientists, fishermen, fisheries managers, and politicians can bring an improvement in technical aspects and in aquaculture.

Evaluation, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Fishing, Fishing (Recreation), Fishery conservation, Fishery scientists

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Entry standards to UK science courses fall

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Higher education statistics show that students commence science degree courses in the United Kingdom with worse qualifications than in 1988. More students graduate with a first-class degree, however. Evidence suggests that women achieve higher marks than men in the subjects of their choice. It seems that students in general study more than they did in the 1980s. Critics blame revised university assessment methods for improved degree results.

Standards, Universities and colleges, Education, Degrees, Academic, Academic degrees

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