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GMO myths and truths: an evidence-based examination of the claims made for the safety and efficacy of genetically modified crops and foods [1]

Genetically modified crops and foods are neither safe nor necessary to feed the world, a new report by genetic engineers shows. The second edition of GMO Myths and Truths, co-authored by genetic engineers Dr John Fagan and Dr Michael Antoniou and researcher Claire Robinson. Genetically modified (GM) crops and foods are promoted on the basis of a range of far-reaching claims from the industry and its supporters. They say that GM crops: Are an extension of natural breeding and do not pose different risks from naturally bred crops; Are safe to eat and can be more nutritious than naturally bred crops; Are strictly regulated for safety; Increase yields; Reduce pesticide use; Benefit farmers and make their lives easier; Bring economic benefits; Benefit the environment; Can help solve problems caused by climate change; Reduce energy use; and Will help feed the world.

Publication Date: 
19/05/2014
John Fagan [2], Michael Antoniou [3], Claire Robinson [4]
Earth Open Source [5]
Tags:
GM Crops [6], GMOs [7], Genetic Engineering [8], Bt Cotton [9], Bt Brinjal [10], India [11], Global [12], Food Safety [13], Pesticide Use [14], Maize [15]

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[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/michael-antoniou
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/claire-robinson
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[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gm-crops
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gmos
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/genetic-engineering
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bt-cotton
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/bt-brinjal
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[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/global
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/food-safety
[14] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/pesticide-use
[15] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maize