Agriculture & Food
We eat to live. Humans use approximately 11% of Earth’s land for the cultivation of crops for food, but also for clothing, medicine and biofuels. Globally, major crops include sugarcane, pumpkin, maize (corn), wheat, rice, cassava, soybeans, hay, potatoes and cotton.
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Is Europe’s opposition to importing GMOs violating trade agreements?
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EPA, for now, revokes approval of GMO-paired Enlist Duo herbicide, citing “synergistic effects”
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GMO critical scientists say ‘political’ revisions to Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety gut ‘independent’ science
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When it comes to GMOs, Africa can speak, decide for herself
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Nutrigenomics: Can diets be tailored to an individual’s genetic make-up?
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What changed Bill Nye’s mind on GMOs?
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Infographic: Innovation in corn crops to feed hungry world
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South African scientist adapting ‘resurrection plants’ to improve crop drought tolerance
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Why traditional hybrids deserve Frankenfood label more than GMOs
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Saving OJ: Researchers develop genetically modified citrus trees resistant to greening disease
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‘I am Kevin Folta’: Skepti-Forum directors stand with science communication
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Proper training for scientists will allow FOIA to coexist with science communication
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FDA defines GMO scientifically, many ‘non-GMO’ foods are in fact genetically modified
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Tide turning against activists with approval of GMO salmon, apple?
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Food Poison Journal alert: Chipotle’s E. coli outbreak spreads to 45 people in 6 states
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Christie Brinkley jumps on anti-GMO bandwagon
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Scientists call out Indian government to reject activist agitatiton over GMO mustard
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IARC adds to ‘risk’ vs ‘hazard’ confusion
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FDA offers point by point rebuke of Center for Food Safety, other activists GMO labeling demand
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Are GMOs to blame for the loss of nutrients in our fruits and vegetables?
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