Tag: Canada
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GM Seafood to be Discussed at 2013 BioMarine Business Convention
CANADA – The 2013 BioMarine Business Convention, which will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from 9-12 September, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada, will focus on Aquaculture and Aquafeed, among the three themes of the event. Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing source of food production. With the world’s population set to…
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New study finds nothing impressive about GM crop yields
By Laura Rance in the Winnipeg Free Press: The debate over genetically modified crops has often generated more heat than light. Some opponents claim the stuff is hazardous to our health, which seems unlikely, given that just about anything with vegetable oil or corn in it (and that’s just about everything these days) comes from…
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Justice Begins with Seeds 2013 International Conference featuring Dr. Vandana Shiva
Event Date(s): 08/02/2013 (All day) – 08/03/2013 (All day) Location: Plymouth Church, United Church of Christ 1217 6th Ave, Seattle WA 98101 and Seattle First Presbyterian Church, 1013 8th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 USA Join food justice and NON-GMO food advocates for dozens of workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities to examine the issues related to GMOs. Get the…
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Try It – It Works!
This picture was taken with a camera 70,000 x 30,000 pixels (2100 MegaPixels). It can identify a face in a multitude. The cameras are not sold to the public and are being installed in strategic locations. (This one is in Canada) Place the cursor in the multitude of people and left double click a couple…
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Former Pro-GMO Scientist Speaks Out on the Dangers of Genetically Modified Food
May 6, 2013 by THIERRY VRAIN I retired 10 years ago after a long career as a research scientist for Agriculture Canada. When I was on the payroll, I was the designated scientist of my institute to address public groups and reassure them that genetically engineered crops and foods were safe. There is, however, a…
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