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Bovine Growth Hormones 8
Impacts on Hunger 3
News 4
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Food and Drink - Environment, Issues, Society 16
 AgBiosAgBios
 Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops.
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AgBioWorldAgBioWorld
 Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson.
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Agent OrangeAgent Orange
 Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be.
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Alliance for Better FoodsAlliance for Better Foods
 Encourages fact-based discussion about developments in plant biotechnology.
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BBC Special report: Food under the microscopeBBC Special report: Food under the microscope
 Questions and answers, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus links to pro and con sites.
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Center for Food SafetyCenter for Food Safety
 An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
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Co-Extra ProjectCo-Extra Project
 The project deals with the co-existence and traceability in the GM and non-GM supply chains. Co-Extra is a 4-years Integrated Project funded by the European Commission. News, events and information about the project.
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Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in CropsDebunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops
 Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark.
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Engineering Crops in a Needy WorldEngineering Crops in a Needy World
 Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
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GE Free Food GuideGE Free Food Guide
 A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
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Genetic Engineering In AgricultureGenetic Engineering In Agriculture
 A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it.
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Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety ProblemsGenetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
 Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a summarized form. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies.
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Genetically Manipulated Food NewsGenetically Manipulated Food News
 Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
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Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for FoodGenetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food
 Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai.
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Genetically Modified Food - UK and World NewsGenetically Modified Food - UK and World News
 Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
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Genetically Modified Foods and OrganismsGenetically Modified Foods and Organisms
 Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
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Global Issues: Genetically Engineered FoodGlobal Issues: Genetically Engineered Food
 Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
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Institute for Agriculture and Trade PolicyInstitute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
 Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
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MonsantoMonsanto
 Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links.
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Myths About GMOMyths About GMO
 VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing world.
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The Non-GMO SourceThe Non-GMO Source
 Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products.
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Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)
 UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
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Organic Seed AllianceOrganic Seed Alliance
 Supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed.
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Pew Initiative on Food and BiotechnologyPew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
 Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
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Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foodsQuotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods
 "There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
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SIRCSIRC
 A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
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Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing CountriesSocio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries
 Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
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Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech FoodsSynthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods
 Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the planets ecological system as the test site. The genetech industry wants it all kept quiet..."
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Why the USDA's Technology Protection System Benefits AgricultureWhy the USDA's Technology Protection System Benefits Agriculture
 The USDA responds to frequently asked questions about the Technology Protection System, which blocks germination of seeds in a crop and requires the purchase of new seeds.
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Yes on H for a GMO-Free Mendocino CountyYes on H for a GMO-Free Mendocino County
 Information about an approved measure in a California county that banned the growing of genetically altered crops and animals.
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Terminator technology threatening African farmers' rightsTerminator technology threatening African farmers' rights
 Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African agriculture. (June 21, 2001)
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