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 BBC Special report: Food under the microscope -- Q&A, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus more links to pro and con sites.
Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering of Food [from GlobalIssues.org] -- A potentially useful technology, genetically engineered or modified food has been pushed through the US and increasingly around the world very quickly without enough time to test and reassure people that this is safe (and rushing it into the market could make it unsafe). Many scientists have raised concerns and corporate influence has been a major factor here...
Campaign for Food Safety and Organic Consumers Action -- For the labeling of genetically engineered or biotech or GMO or Novel food, and encouraging organic food and pesticide reduction. A clearinghouse for activists.
Consumers International Food Campaign -- News updates, press releases, findings and more
Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops -- by E. Ann Clark, Dept. of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph. "Proponents of genetic engineering have made many claims about the benefits of GE. How well do these claims stand up to independent scrutiny?"
Farming News (UK) -- News of the many problems experienced where genetically modified crops are grown.
Friends of the Earth - Genetically Engineered Food -- Are You Part Of The Experiment?
GM Food: Do you care enough to vote? -- Summary of arguments both for and against GM food (yes - it''s that rarity - a website with a balanced picture on GM!) and a chance to register an electronic vote. Results will be passed to the UK government''s chief scientific adviser.
GM World -- Ongoing coverage of Britain''s developing media storm over genetically modified foods and crops.
Genetic Engineering Network, UK -- While some groups are working on the animal welfare side of genetic engineering, others are working on the patenting of life. Some want complete bans, some the labelling of GE products and others moratoriums, while others are simply concentrating on raising public awareness. It became apparent that all these groups needed to establish some common ground and exchange information in order to be as effective as possible. The other need was for information to get out to the general public in order to inform and enable them to become actively involved. The Genetic Engineering Network (GEN) was set up in early 1997 to achieve these aims and exists as a clearing house for information.
Genetically Engineered Food -- Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News, information, regulation, campaigns, links, books. "Most consumers reject GE food, but the biotech companies ignore us to maximise their profits."
Genetically Manipulated Food News - Main index -- A searchable archive of news and articles.
Genetically Modified Food - Who''s doing what? -- For UK readers: Which companies are GM free. Very useful!
Genetix -- From urban75, "one of the UK''s busiest online magazines". Contains a HUGE list of contacts and links to further info.
Greenpeace Action Alert: Genetically Engineered Foods -- Greenpeace Reports on genetic engineered foods and other issues involving GE. Everything you wanted to know about GE, but didn''t know who to ask.
John Fagan Articles -- Dr. Fagan went from receiving grants on genetic engineering, to refusing a major grant, to now speaking out against it. These are some of his professional papers.
Monsanto -- A major producer of GM food (not to mention pesticides!), and an advocate of genetic modification.
Mothers & Others for a Livable Planet -- Nonprofit which educates and mobilizes consumers to make environmental change in the marketplace. World wide but based in S.F., California.
Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN) -- UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists, and more.
Not Ready for Roundup - the Dangers of GE Soybeans -- 2 Greenpeace reports documenting the faults of genetically engineered foods, with executive summaries.
OneWorld Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering -- Genetic engineering (GE) has exploded on to the world stage in the last few years. For its proponents it is the ultimate solution to feeding a growing world population and curing many of humankind''s diseases. But for its critics it promises to be an environmental nightmare, as transgenic plants and animals escape into the wild and wreak havoc on natural ecosystems. Indepth articles and discussions on this new technology and the possible ramifications of it.
Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods -- “There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children.”
RAFI: Welcome to the Rural Advancement Foundation International -- Canada-based international organisation: dedicated to the conservation and sustainable improvement of agricultural biodiversity. Topics such as patents and the Terminator gene.
Real Food Facts: Genetically Modified Food -- A revolution is taking place: the introduction of genetically modified(GM) crops and food. There''s no proof that it''s safe to eat or safe for the environment.
SIRC -- A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries -- Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [WARNING: Novartis is a biotechnology company]
Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods -- Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, links, etc. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the planets ecological system as the test site. The genetech industry wants it all kept quiet..."
What Are Genetically Modified Foods and Crops? -- Article from alternativeparenting.com, that provides an indept definition of what genetically modified foods and crops are and addresses safety considerations.
Women say NO to GMO (UK) -- Joan Ruddock MP: "It is women who have driven the GMO debate by refusing to buy GM food"

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