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Analysis: Climate activists issue scare-warnings of impending starvation, but they ignore technology’s future role in scaling productivity

Genetic Literacy Project | 
In 1968, the American scientists Paul and Anne Ehrlich published The Population Bomb. In it, The Ehrlichs foresaw widespread death and ...
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Only 7 African countries commercially grow genetically engineered crops. Here’s a blueprint to unlock the continent’s enormous farm and food potential

Genetic Literacy Project | 
The African continent has been home to genetically modified (GM) crops for more than 26 years, beginning in 1996 when ...
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Viewpoint: What would the sustainability impact be if Europe approves gene-edited crops?

Breakthrough Institute | 
The European Union is currently in the process of reconsidering how to regulate gene-edited crops in agriculture. This month, the European ...
Soaring seed prices: What role do patents and regulation play?

Soaring seed prices: What role do patents and regulation play?

Breakthrough Institute | 
Agricultural seed prices have soared over the last 20 years. Conventional seed prices have risen 200%, while genetically modified ones ...
Viewpoint: The UK could be CRISPR crop pioneers — but only if ‘overly restrictive and outdated’ gene-edited crop ban falls

Viewpoint: The UK could be CRISPR crop pioneers — but only if ‘overly restrictive and outdated’ gene-edited crop ban falls

Foreign Policy | 
In May, the United Kingdom introduced a bill that would allow the commercial cultivation and sale of gene-edited crops, which are functionally banned under ...
Viewpoint: ‘Underrated and underfunded’: It’s time for Congress to increase support for biotechnology tools in next farm bill

Viewpoint: ‘Underrated and underfunded’: It’s time for Congress to increase support for biotechnology tools in next farm bill

Breakthrough Institute | 
Biotechnology and breeding are important ways to improve agriculture: they make the plants we grow and animals we raise for ...
Sustainable GM farming innovation: How Argentina’s drought-tolerant genetically-engineered wheat reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases yields

Sustainable GM farming innovation: How Argentina’s drought-tolerant genetically-engineered wheat reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases yields

In October 2020, Argentina approved the world’s first genetically engineered wheat for cultivation and consumption. Production expanded dramatically in 2021, and will continue to ...
Viewpoint: What are the barriers limiting Africa from adopting genetically engineered and hybrid-improved seeds?

Viewpoint: What are the barriers limiting Africa from adopting genetically engineered and hybrid-improved seeds?

Breakthrough Institute | 
Over the last 15 years, development organizations including USAID, the UK’s DFID, and most prominently the Gates Foundation, have invested millions ...
Farming sustainability study: What climate benefits could widespread adoption of genetically modified crops bring to Europe?

Farming sustainability study: What climate benefits could widespread adoption of genetically modified crops bring to Europe?

Trends in Plant Science | 
Genetically modified (GM) crops can help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In addition to possible decreases in production emissions, GM yield ...
How CRISPR and other forms of genetic engineering are revolutionizing farming and addressing climate change

How CRISPR and other forms of genetic engineering are revolutionizing farming and addressing climate change

The Well | 
One of the biggest challenges facing agriculture in the U.S. and around the world is how to make farming more ...
Breakthrough technologies reduce the carbon footprint of US beef production

Breakthrough technologies reduce the carbon footprint of US beef production

Genetic Literacy Project | 
In 2019, the United States produced approximately $111 billion worth of beef, exporting about 3 billion pounds and employing hundreds ...
Viewpoint: By blocking CRISPR gene editing, Europe is rejecting a proven tool to address climate change and food insecurity

Viewpoint: By blocking CRISPR gene editing, Europe is rejecting a proven tool to address climate change and food insecurity

Foreign Affairs | 
CRISPR technology is not the same as GMO technology; it does not introduce DNA from other species into plants. Yet ...
Genetically engineered trees offer dual sustainability benefits: Carbon sequestration boosts and the ability to grow more trees on less land

Genetically engineered trees offer dual sustainability benefits: Carbon sequestration boosts and the ability to grow more trees on less land

Genetic Literacy Project | 
The startup Living Carbon claims their fast-growing genetically engineered (GE) trees could increase forest carbon capture by 1.4-2 gigatons per year, ...
Viewpoint: Carbon-preserving regenerative agriculture inextricably linked to CRISPR and gene edited crops

Viewpoint: Carbon-preserving regenerative agriculture inextricably linked to CRISPR and gene edited crops

Genetic Literacy Project | 
As governments and industries work toward a net-zero future, the food system remains a stubborn source of one-third of total global emissions ...
Sierra Club endorsement of disease-resistant chestnut tree divides the anti-GMO movement

Sierra Club endorsement of disease-resistant chestnut tree divides the anti-GMO movement

Genetic Literacy Project | 
Across the eastern seaboard, the majestic American Chestnut tree once dominated forests. A main source of timber for cabins, shipbuilding, and ...
Viewpoint: FDA’s burdensome animal gene-editing rules hinder innovation. USDA takeover could spur progress

Viewpoint: FDA’s burdensome animal gene-editing rules hinder innovation. USDA takeover could spur progress

Breakthrough Institute | 
Over the last two months, USDA made two revolutionary moves regarding the regulation of genetically engineered (GE) animals: to take ...
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USDA relaxed its GMO, gene-edited crop rules—but not enough to foster biotech innovation

Genetic Literacy Project | 
USDA's SECURE rule fails to move beyond process-based regulation ...
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