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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Natural Resources Defense Council sues EPA to block rollout of Dow Enlist Duo GMO system
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Debaters of Oregon GMO label law go head to head
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Bt brinjal poised to help farmers in Bengladesh, fears of critics fail to materialize
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In Kenya, GMO ban casts shadow over biotech research and education
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Center for Food Safety attacks GMO drought tolerant crops, distorts big picture
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Bangladeshi ag minister slams enviros for accepting bribes to oppose GMO Bt brinjal
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Enlist Duo: Everything you need to know about new dual herbicide resistant crops
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Environmental Working Group: Biotech doesn’t deserve credit for reducing soil erosion
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GMOs safe, increase yields but fears of ‘industrial ag’ energizes critics
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Why are “public good” GMO products sitting on developers’ shelves?
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Consumer Reports challenged for spreading misinformation on GMO labeling campaigns
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Australia approves dual herbicide tolerant GMO canola
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Turbocharged photosynthesis could turn GMOs into invasive species
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British farmers union calls for review of insecticide ban as losses mount
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