Leeds University GM Potato Trial Vandalised
Posted by Sally on June 29th, 2008 in Farming Issues, Green Living
In early May 2008 Defra approved a GM potato trial at Leeds University, stating “It is satisfied that the proposed trial will not result in any adverse effect on human health or the environment.” The trial was to be carried out in North Yorkshire and last for three years. A similar trial last year had [...]
GM Biotech Crops delay on decision by Brussels
Posted by Sally on May 9th, 2008 in Farming Issues, Green Living
I was delighted that the EU has again delayed a decision about allowing growth in Europe of three types of GM crops. They stated the genetically modified crops should undergo further scientific analysis on environmental effects and human health before they could be approved. Are the EU capable of actually making a decision on this [...]
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