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Public Give "Thumbs Up'"for Ban on GMO's
Friday, 11 December 2009, 10:01 am | Jon Carapiet
Most people across the Auckland and Northland region want companies using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) to be held strictly liable for damage, and in some areas most want a ban. More >>
Scientists Condemn Human Experiment with GE Food
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 9:43 am | Jon Carapiet
Scientists Condemn Human Experiment with GE Food The use of human subjects including children as young as 6 years old, in trials of a novel GE food is being condemned by scientists internationally and by GE Free NZ (in food and environment). GE ... More >>
AUS Farmers Earning Premium For Staying GE Free
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 10:58 am | Jon Carapiet
Farmers Are Earning Significant Premium for Staying GM Free Says Minister The Minister of Agriculture in Western Australia is backing calls for a moratorium on commerical release of GMO's and says farmers are earning a significant premium by preserving ... More >>
Refusal to Monitor Soil Health Puts NZ at Risk
Monday, 29 November 2004, 10:21 am | Jon Carapiet
The refusal by ERMA to undertake monitoring of soil at the largest GM-animal trial site in the country reflects a long-term cavalier attitude to soil which puts New Zealand's health and economy at risk. More >>
Science has a vital role in a GE-Free NZ
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 11:55 am | Jon Carapiet
The debate over the moratorium on GM field trials is as much about ethics as it is science and commerce, and is reflected in The Royal Commission report which decided a ban on GM would not be in the national interest. Instead the Commission proposes ... More >>
