Innovation Files
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IARC’s designates herbicide 2,4-D ‘possibly carcinogenic’ but no data suggesting carcinogenicity
A near kin to the GMO controversies that ITIF deconstructed earlier this year in a comprehensive guide for policymakers is ...
Prediction: McDonald’s will adopt eco-friendly GMO potato
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cleared the path to commercialization for a “genetically modified” potato ...
Los Angeles symbolic GMO ban reinforces misinformation
The Los Angeles City Council voted in late October to draft an ordinance that would prohibit the sale or planting ...
Consumer Union’s Michael Hansen accused of misleading legislators on GMO safety
The ideologically driven, anti-technology campaign to restrict access to safe, sustainable and affordable foods improved through biotechnology got a boost ...
In conflict with GMO farmers, do organic farmers seek special treatment
March 3, 2014 story from Reuters by Carey Gillam presents claims by organic farmers that the federal government needs to step in to ...
