This report analyses major new developments regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in various regions around the world, including new evidence and testimony from Friends of the Earth International’s member groups.
A leading Indian biochemist has urged the environment and forests ministry to lift the moratorium on Bt brinjal, the country's first genetically modified (GM) food crop developed using a technology supplied by the US multinational seed giant Monsanto.
"The moratorium is not affecting the multinational companies but India's own scientists who are ready with more than a dozen GM crops, includin
A recent article in Current Science for a unified academy of sciences in India
begins with a reference to the uproar caused by the inter-academy report on
genetically modified (GM) crops. While the case for a unified academy is most
welcome, increased participation of scientists would be of help in providing
useful inputs on national issues involving science and technology. (Correspondence)
Genetic modification of life forms is a scientific issue and politics does not produce scientific answers. Hence, the debate over commercial cultivation of genetically-modified (GM) crop should be approached scientifically, says an eminent geneticist.
It will be very unwise on the part of Kerala to ask public sector institutions to do research on genetically modified (GM) crops, the former chairman of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board V.S.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan has clarified that the LDF Government still stands by its decision to ban the cultivation of Bt brinjal in the state.
Speaking at the valedictory of International Congress on Kerala Studies here, Pinarayi referred to the controversy over the statement made by CPM leader S Ramachandran Pillai on the opening day of the Congress and said the
According to this independent scientific study by Lou Gallagher, the safety claims made for Bt brinjal, are not supported by existing data and says that its consumption could result in adverse health effects.
New Delhi: The US government was advised by its officials to start a military-style trade war against European countries that oppose GM crop cultivation, a new Wikileak release by the UK-based newspaper Guardian has shown.
The US embassy in Paris in 2007, when France moved to ban GM corn by Monsanto, recommended that the US
NEW DELHI: A no to Vedanta's mega mining project , a moratorium on Bt Brinjal, a question mark on steel major Posco's plans...The Indian environment scene suddenly hotted up in 2010 thanks to green minister Jairam Ramesh who was not afraid to take controversial decisions whenever he thought ecological balance was at stake.
While there were enough bouquets for Environment and Forests Minister Ra
Six top science academies have updated their report on genetically-modified crops, which drew allegations of plagiarism, but have stuck to their stand of Bt brinjal being safe for
