Sustainability/Climate Change
Food production needs are expected to roughly double over the next 35 years as the world population grows and people in under developed countries become more affluent and demand more calories. Healthy ecosystems are vital to the survival of all organisms. How can we grow crops without harming the environment? How can we balance technology and global food security? What is the right balance of organic and conventional farming? What role can genetics and biotechnology play without compromising the needs of tomorrow?
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No-till agriculture offers vast sustainability benefits. So why do many organic farmers reject it?
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Tweaking rice genome may reduce crop’s impact on climate change
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GMOs, genetically engineered animals can help fight climate change
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Bees on crop fields collect ‘astonishing number’ of pesticides used by nearby homeowners
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Monsanto’s anti-aging technology could prolong life of fresh flowers, reduce waste
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In California, glyphosate phobia results in hazmat suits, respirators to protect against organic chemicals
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Organic farmer’s plea for coexistence: Sustainability benefits using conventional and organics
An organic farmer speaks out on the similarities between conventional and organic--and the benefits farmers can receive from using both ...
Scientists hope largest ever coral gene database can help save ocean ecosystem
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Amish use GMOs, pesticides yet cancer rates remain very low
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Conventional breeding may be outpacing genetic engineering in creation of super crops
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Genetically engineering heat resistance in plants more difficult than herbicide resistance
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Following U.S. report on GMO safety, Scottish farmers push for reconsideration of GMO ban
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Farming leaders believe there could ...
Tanzanian women battle virus-fighting “liberator” cassava but challenges loom
With the introduction of GMO crops still stalled in Tanzania, farmers and scientists are pressing ahead with alternative advanced farming ...
National Academies committee members reflect on GMO report
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Bangladesh develops high yield rice that can survive tidal floods
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Science by news release: Media miss on bee “extinction” reports
One year drop in bee hive numbers after recent steady gains does not mean "extinction" on the horizon ...
9 misdirected arguments against GMOs that really reflect modern and organic ag issues
When discussing GMOs, many arguments are put forth on why they are “bad” and should be avoided. A molecular geneticist ...
Market shift to non-GMO sugar loss for environment
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Shift to milk from cows fed non-GMO feed increases environmental footprint
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Is organic really more sustainable?
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Talking Biotech: Bacteria wiping out Florida oranges–Fred Gmitter says GMO tweak could save them
University of Florida citrus expert Fred Gmitter on challenges of combating bacteria threatening Florida's citrus crops ...
Targeting agricultural weeds at the genetic level could slow herbicide resistance
Understanding how weeds evolve to become invasive and herbicide-resistant at the genetic level can help scientists design better weed controls ...
Environmentally friendly GMOs cannot move forward without public acceptance
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White House announces launch of new microbiome initiative
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Varroa mites again implicated in bee losses
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Imagining the future of genetically engineered haute cuisine
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Rising CO2 levels makes pollen less nutritious for bees, may contribute to colony collapse
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