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genetically modified organisms (GMOs) articlesThe Fight For the Future of Food
If the government won’t take responsibility for separating industry profit from safety, it’s up to consumers! Our federal government has abdicated its responsibility for protecting public health in favor of promot.
If the government won’t take responsibility for separating industry profit from safety, it’s up to consumers! Our federal government has abdicated its responsibility for protecting public health in favor of promot.
Genetics and the Basis of Biotechnology
Many advocates of organic growing speak of genetic manipulation and bioengineering as unalloyed evil. In order to object we need to do so intelligently and reasonably, not with emotional objections. People may object to things emotionally when they don’t understand what something is or how it got there.
Many advocates of organic growing speak of genetic manipulation and bioengineering as unalloyed evil. In order to object we need to do so intelligently and reasonably, not with emotional objections. People may object to things emotionally when they don’t understand what something is or how it got there.
Field of Genes
It’s been only three years since the first large-scale commercial harvest of genetically engineered (GE) food crops in the United States. Now GE crops cover one fourth of US agricultural land-more than 90 million acres. The Canadian agricultural industry is predictably lagging behind, but puffing hard to catch up..
It’s been only three years since the first large-scale commercial harvest of genetically engineered (GE) food crops in the United States. Now GE crops cover one fourth of US agricultural land-more than 90 million acres. The Canadian agricultural industry is predictably lagging behind, but puffing hard to catch up..
Food Crisis
Farming is in a crisis, particularly here on the Western Canadian prairie. Everyone is calling it an economic or financial crisis in agriculture.
Farming is in a crisis, particularly here on the Western Canadian prairie. Everyone is calling it an economic or financial crisis in agriculture.
High Cost of GE Labels
Canada is moving towards a voluntary labelling system for genetically engineered (GE) foods, but such labelling is causing increasing concern among growers and processor.
Canada is moving towards a voluntary labelling system for genetically engineered (GE) foods, but such labelling is causing increasing concern among growers and processor.
Genetic Engineering Faults
Sowing Ignorance About Our Food It is very easy to get caught up in the heady joy of something new and exciting, without considering the consequences. This is exactly what is happening with genetic engineering. Genetics is a young science.
Sowing Ignorance About Our Food It is very easy to get caught up in the heady joy of something new and exciting, without considering the consequences. This is exactly what is happening with genetic engineering. Genetics is a young science.
From Scientist to Consumer
Parents want to know what they’re feeding their childre.
Parents want to know what they’re feeding their childre.
Genetically Engineered Foods a Threat to Life
Lack of Testing Genetically-engineered foods are being rushed to market without long-term testin.
Lack of Testing Genetically-engineered foods are being rushed to market without long-term testin.
Biodiversity Threatened
Biodiversity Threatened With genetic engineering we are growing fewer and fewer species of crop.
Biodiversity Threatened With genetic engineering we are growing fewer and fewer species of crop.
You Are What You Eat
By now we’re aware of the increasing amounts of genetically engineered (GE) foods on grocery store shelves. But we’re still ignorant about what this means for our future food supply and healt.
By now we’re aware of the increasing amounts of genetically engineered (GE) foods on grocery store shelves. But we’re still ignorant about what this means for our future food supply and healt.
How are Plants Genetically Engineered?
Several methods of plant engineering have been tried, but only two patented methods are used today. One is the "gene gun" method, which fires gold- or tungsten-coated micro-particles into target cells or tissues. Genes are integrated into the chromosomes of the target cells.
Several methods of plant engineering have been tried, but only two patented methods are used today. One is the "gene gun" method, which fires gold- or tungsten-coated micro-particles into target cells or tissues. Genes are integrated into the chromosomes of the target cells.
Organic Agriculture Grows Up!
Organic agriculture is booming. The news drew cheers from participants at the 20th annual Guelph Organic Conference in Januar.
Organic agriculture is booming. The news drew cheers from participants at the 20th annual Guelph Organic Conference in Januar.
We’re at War!
I am a 77-year-old retired farmer. After 32 years of organic farming I have leased my farm to the Back to the Farm Research Foundation, established as a certified organic research and demonstration farm. I am manager..
I am a 77-year-old retired farmer. After 32 years of organic farming I have leased my farm to the Back to the Farm Research Foundation, established as a certified organic research and demonstration farm. I am manager..
Why Label GE Foods?
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (a joint body of the UN World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization concerned with food sanitary laws) met in July and agreed in principle about the need for global guidelines for the pre-market testing of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
The Codex Alimentarius Commission (a joint body of the UN World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization concerned with food sanitary laws) met in July and agreed in principle about the need for global guidelines for the pre-market testing of genetically engineered (GE) foods.
Schmeiser on a World Circuit
Recent events in the farm community have greatly reduced my level of cynicism about our individual rights in the global village and the international institutions we have established to protect our rights.
Recent events in the farm community have greatly reduced my level of cynicism about our individual rights in the global village and the international institutions we have established to protect our rights.
Governments Say No to GMOs
On July 11, 2001, the Star Phoenix of Saskatoon reported that the Saskatchewan government was cutting its research contributions to the biotechnology program at Saskatoon Crop Development Centre (CDC).
On July 11, 2001, the Star Phoenix of Saskatoon reported that the Saskatchewan government was cutting its research contributions to the biotechnology program at Saskatoon Crop Development Centre (CDC).
The Power of Global Markets
With more than 40 genetically modified (GM) crops already approved for commercialization in Canada, it seems that the biotechnology industry is poised to reap the benefits of the last 20 years of research and development..
With more than 40 genetically modified (GM) crops already approved for commercialization in Canada, it seems that the biotechnology industry is poised to reap the benefits of the last 20 years of research and development..
Organic Group Takes Up Arms
On Oct. 12, 2001, Arnold Taylor, president of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD), announced the directorate’s intention to take legal action against those responsible for introducing genetically engineered (GE) canola into Saskatchewan and to hold them accountable for crop losses and damages.
On Oct. 12, 2001, Arnold Taylor, president of the Saskatchewan Organic Directorate (SOD), announced the directorate’s intention to take legal action against those responsible for introducing genetically engineered (GE) canola into Saskatchewan and to hold them accountable for crop losses and damages.
What are Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals?
On Oct. 30, 2001, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) held a public forum on plant molecular farming, defined by the CFIA as "the use of plants in agriculture to produce biomolecules instead of food, feed and fibre.
On Oct. 30, 2001, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) held a public forum on plant molecular farming, defined by the CFIA as "the use of plants in agriculture to produce biomolecules instead of food, feed and fibre.
Biological Terrorism a New Threat
Saskatchewan grain and oilseed farmer Percy Schmeiser has added a new term to his vocabulary: biological terroris. It means the deliberate injection or placing of a gene unknowingly in a farmer’s seed, grain or oilseed that would damage large acres of growing crops or cause illness or death to large numbers of people.
Saskatchewan grain and oilseed farmer Percy Schmeiser has added a new term to his vocabulary: biological terroris. It means the deliberate injection or placing of a gene unknowingly in a farmer’s seed, grain or oilseed that would damage large acres of growing crops or cause illness or death to large numbers of people.
GMO Contamination Around the World
A recent study published in Nature by University of California Berkeley researchers reveals that some of Mexico’s native corn varieties contain genetically modified, or transgenic, DNA. The study compared samples of the "criollo" corn variety taken from remote areas of Mexico’s Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
A recent study published in Nature by University of California Berkeley researchers reveals that some of Mexico’s native corn varieties contain genetically modified, or transgenic, DNA. The study compared samples of the "criollo" corn variety taken from remote areas of Mexico’s Sierra Norte de Oaxaca.
Who’s Accountable for Genetically Modified Crops?
Food biotechnology covers a complex range of issues, all profoundly interconnected. In this month’s column, this interdependence is highlighted by looking at the risks that farmers face when growing genetically engineered crops, how decisions to adopt the technology affect the environment and how consumer rights are threatened.
Food biotechnology covers a complex range of issues, all profoundly interconnected. In this month’s column, this interdependence is highlighted by looking at the risks that farmers face when growing genetically engineered crops, how decisions to adopt the technology affect the environment and how consumer rights are threatened.
The Hidden Cost of Genetic Engineering
Genetically engineered food--the food we’re eating. A savior or a sacrifice? That’s the question on many lips. We have been given many arguments as to the supposed benefits of this new application for technolog.
Genetically engineered food--the food we’re eating. A savior or a sacrifice? That’s the question on many lips. We have been given many arguments as to the supposed benefits of this new application for technolog.
Will the Hungry Profit From Biotechnology?
The "biotech will feed the hungry" argument is often used to rationalize genetically engineered (GE) crops and to justify the export of these crops and genetic technologies to developing countries. But will genetically engineered crops feed the world’s hungry? Doubtful.
The "biotech will feed the hungry" argument is often used to rationalize genetically engineered (GE) crops and to justify the export of these crops and genetic technologies to developing countries. But will genetically engineered crops feed the world’s hungry? Doubtful.
Genetic Engineering Food Fight
Did you know that 65 to 95 per cent of processed food products contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients? Yet because sectors of the food industry have resisted identifying these foods, and because our regulatory bodies have chosen to adopt a voluntary labelling system, many consumers do not know what’s in the foods they’re.
Did you know that 65 to 95 per cent of processed food products contain genetically engineered (GE) ingredients? Yet because sectors of the food industry have resisted identifying these foods, and because our regulatory bodies have chosen to adopt a voluntary labelling system, many consumers do not know what’s in the foods they’re.
Biotechnology: Damage to Democracy and the Environment
Have you ever wondered who in Canada assesses the introduction of newtechnologies that will change your health, your environment--your life? Why was genetic engineering (GE) implemented despite popular protest? Why have health concerns about the long-term effects of eating GE foods been dismissed? And why does the .
Have you ever wondered who in Canada assesses the introduction of newtechnologies that will change your health, your environment--your life? Why was genetic engineering (GE) implemented despite popular protest? Why have health concerns about the long-term effects of eating GE foods been dismissed? And why does the .
The Next Generation of Genetically Engineered Foods
At the same time governments worldwide are talking about establishing guidelines for biotech-free foods, industry giants have done it again: the next generation of genetically engineered (GE) crops, known as biopharmaceutical crops, is about to be commercialized.
At the same time governments worldwide are talking about establishing guidelines for biotech-free foods, industry giants have done it again: the next generation of genetically engineered (GE) crops, known as biopharmaceutical crops, is about to be commercialized.
Changes at Monsanto
It would appear that Monsanto is turning over a new "genetically modified" leaf. A company spokesperson pledged in the Aug. 17, 2002 issue of The Economist to be more transparent by involving the public in dialogue, presumably in response to European resistance against genetically modified organisms. A nice promise. But how realistic is it?
It would appear that Monsanto is turning over a new "genetically modified" leaf. A company spokesperson pledged in the Aug. 17, 2002 issue of The Economist to be more transparent by involving the public in dialogue, presumably in response to European resistance against genetically modified organisms. A nice promise. But how realistic is it?
Genetically Engineered Food Aid
Canadian farmers have lost market opportunities as a result of growing genetically engineered (GE) corn. In Canada, GE corn makes up roughly 27 percent of corn production in Ontario and Quebec. Similarly in the United States, more than 20 percent of corn acreage is genetically engineered.
Canadian farmers have lost market opportunities as a result of growing genetically engineered (GE) corn. In Canada, GE corn makes up roughly 27 percent of corn production in Ontario and Quebec. Similarly in the United States, more than 20 percent of corn acreage is genetically engineered.
Food Biotechnology
It’s a sad and serious fact. Canadian consumers know little to nothing about where their food comes from. The average supermarket shopper is influenced by packaging and pric.
It’s a sad and serious fact. Canadian consumers know little to nothing about where their food comes from. The average supermarket shopper is influenced by packaging and pric.
Bias In Biotechnology: Who's Paying The Piper?
I have recently begun to speak out in public about the contentious issue of genetically modified organisms, As a result, I have been accused by public relations spokespeople and executives of biotechnology companies of being either uninformed because I am not actively engaged in research or biased in my opinions..
I have recently begun to speak out in public about the contentious issue of genetically modified organisms, As a result, I have been accused by public relations spokespeople and executives of biotechnology companies of being either uninformed because I am not actively engaged in research or biased in my opinions..
alive's Rallying Call to Consumers
Now is the time for Canadian consumers to stop a massive threat to our food security and farming industry. If US-based Monsanto Corp., a biotech and chemical company, has its way, genetically ingineered (GE) wheat will soon be approved in Canada.
Now is the time for Canadian consumers to stop a massive threat to our food security and farming industry. If US-based Monsanto Corp., a biotech and chemical company, has its way, genetically ingineered (GE) wheat will soon be approved in Canada.
Polar Bears
Polar bear cubs, while gorging on their mother’s milk, ingest high levels of toxic chemical pollutants before they eve.
Polar bear cubs, while gorging on their mother’s milk, ingest high levels of toxic chemical pollutants before they eve.
Soil Science
New discoveries in soil ecology have found that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remain in the soil long after GM plants are harveste.
New discoveries in soil ecology have found that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) remain in the soil long after GM plants are harveste.
Genetic engineering
"When all is said and done, it still gives us just a voluntary standard with manufacturers having the power to decide if they label or not." Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for food.
"When all is said and done, it still gives us just a voluntary standard with manufacturers having the power to decide if they label or not." Canada will soon have a new set of labelling standards for food.
A Seedy Business
The business of farming has undergone an arguably ominous shift and the commodity most at risk is our seeds. Twenty years ago, farmers controlled almost 100 per cent of their seed supply by saving it year after year. Now 80 per cent of Canada’s seed supply is under corporate control.
The business of farming has undergone an arguably ominous shift and the commodity most at risk is our seeds. Twenty years ago, farmers controlled almost 100 per cent of their seed supply by saving it year after year. Now 80 per cent of Canada’s seed supply is under corporate control.
Human Guinea Pigs
The very concept of medical and scientific experimentation on human beings is troubling, even frightenin.
The very concept of medical and scientific experimentation on human beings is troubling, even frightenin.
Monsanto
Monsanto is a company with a very illustrious–and unsavoury–past. At the moment it is trying to escape liability (up to $2.3 billion US) for major chemical contamination in Alabama that it hoped to get rid of when it hived off its chemical operations as the independent company Solutia.
Monsanto is a company with a very illustrious–and unsavoury–past. At the moment it is trying to escape liability (up to $2.3 billion US) for major chemical contamination in Alabama that it hoped to get rid of when it hived off its chemical operations as the independent company Solutia.
What’s Eating Our Kids?
Common sense tells us that what’s eating our kids is what they’re eating. If they eat junk food, they will have junk bodies and junk feelings. An overburdened liver must struggle to detoxify the synthetic ingredients in processed food; a malnourished brain is more susceptible to the neurotoxic effect of “excitotoxins” (MSG and aspartame) that lead to emotional and neurological imbalance.
Common sense tells us that what’s eating our kids is what they’re eating. If they eat junk food, they will have junk bodies and junk feelings. An overburdened liver must struggle to detoxify the synthetic ingredients in processed food; a malnourished brain is more susceptible to the neurotoxic effect of “excitotoxins” (MSG and aspartame) that lead to emotional and neurological imbalance.
