Publication archives

May 9, 2000

Canadians Gain Increased Access to Information on Benefits of Biotechnology; Industry Encourages Dialogue with Consumers in Outreach Program

May 3, 2000 / from a press release
May 9, 2000

GMOs May Pose New Risks to Endangered Species

May 4/00 / Reuters / By Julie Vorman
May 9, 2000

Greenpeace Exposes Fatal Flaws in Science on Biotech Crops

May 3, 2000 / Greenpeace press release
May 9, 2000

Biotech Activists, 05/05/00: New Campaign Targets Genetically Manipulated Trees

IPS World News / By Danielle Knight WASHINGTON, May 4 (IPS) -- Following the outcries against genetically engineered crops, environmental groups are beginning to take aim at plans underway to alter the genes of trees grown for pulp and paper products.
May 9, 2000

Colombia Biosafety Council Takes on Training

ISB News Report / May 2000
May 9, 2000

Biotech Activists, 05/05/00: Monsanto Lab in Crystal Closes Amid Food Protests

NatureMark facility raised insect-resistent potatoes Bangor Daily News CRYSTAL -- Worldwide protests of the use of genetically modified foods have forced the closure of the NatureMark facility in Crystal, [Maine] a transgenetic laboratory and greenhouse operation owned by Monsanto that first opened in late 1992. ...
May 9, 2000

Brazil Silent on Canada""s WTO Sanctions Threat

BRASILIA, May 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's government declined immediate comment Tuesday over Canada's threat to impose trade restrictions on Brazilian imports worth up to C$4.9 billion ($3.3 billion) over seven years in a heated dispute on subsidies to jet makers. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said no comment would be made until senior officials had been briefed on the decision.
May 9, 2000

GMA: FDA's Reaffirmation of Biotech Safety Will Help Ensure 'Continued Consumer Confidence' in Regulation

May 3, 2000 / from a press release WASHINGTON -- The Grocery Manufacturers of America today welcomed a proposal by the Food and Drug Administration to enhance openness and transparency in its regulation of food biotechnology, while reaffirming that the technology and its products are safe.