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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Jane Goodall decries GM proponents as ‘anti-science’
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Best of both worlds: Farmer sees benefits in planting mix of GMO and non-GMO
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Audio: Will FOIA request have ‘chilling effect’ on GMO science communication?
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Science: Genetically enhanced foods are greener option
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Are emerging genetic engineering techniques sustainable?
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British farmers abandoning less sustainable, more costly organic techniques
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Friends of the Earth report blames Big Ag of forcing GMOs in Africa
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Organic and biotech leaders clash at summit meant to promote cooperation
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GM labeling bills on docket in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
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AAAS presidents: ‘Anti-GMO harassment of best scientific thinkers must stop now’
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