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Spring in California: Saturday is Fascination of Plants Day
Posted by Pamela Ronald on May 16, 2013 On Saturday, May 18, the second international “Fascination of Plants Day” will take place. Join in to see for yourself how fascinating plant are
The Ruminant Podcast episode 19: Does the concept of “GMO” advance sustainable agriculture?
Posted by Pamela Ronald on April 18, 2013 My interview with Jordan at the Ruminant. Does the concept of “#GMO” advance sustainable agriculture? http://theruminant.ca/2013/04/17/ruminant-podcast-episode-19-pam-ronald-genetic-engineering-plant-breeding/ The Ruminant Podcast episode 19: Pam Ronald on Genetic Engineering in Plant Breeding | the ruminant…sharing good ideas for farming and gardening.
On GMOs, New York Times foodie Mark Bittman is a dark cloud in the brightening sky of reason Genetic Literacy Project
Posted by Pamela Ronald on April 15, 2013 It’s challenging to name a more influential food writer than The New York Times‘ Mark Bittman—nor one less informed and more damaging to the public weal on the issue of genetically modified crops and foods. Simply said, he is a scourge on science. Those are strong words, and not written lightly. However, when a journalist carries the…
Why Label Genetically Engineered Food? – NYTimes.com
Posted by Pamela Ronald on March 15, 2013 “Whole Foods Market caused a stir last week when it announced that it would require all products sold in its stores in the United States and Canada to carry labels indicating whether they contain genetically modified ingredients by 2018.” Today the NYT published an editorial concisely summarizing the issues and pointing out that there is little…
TEDxDeExtinction on Livestream
Posted by Pamela Ronald on March 12, 2013 TEDxDeExtinction on Livestream.
Crop Wars: Discover magazine and the anti-GMO movement
Posted by Pamela Ronald on March 8, 2013 A Rebuttal : Collide-a-Scape. Keith Kloor;: “When I drew attention to the piece via Twitter yesterday, there was near instantaneous shock and outrage to it from some scientists. Others also shook their heads in disbelief. “ Read on
Mark Lynas » Golden promise: How ‘biofortification’ could soon be saving hundreds of thousands of lives
Posted by Pamela Ronald on February 25, 2013 Mark Lynas » Golden promise: How ‘biofortification’ could soon be saving hundreds of thousands of lives.
Michael Specter: Is Dr. Oz Doing More Harm Than Good? : The New Yorker
Posted by Pamela Ronald on February 23, 2013 Michael Specter: Is Dr. Oz Doing More Harm Than Good? : The New Yorker.
Monsanto court case not about save-the-seeds myth – Winnipeg Free Press
Posted by Pamela Ronald on February 23, 2013 Monsanto court case not about save-the-seeds myth – Winnipeg Free Press.
GM food: Golden rice will save millions of people from vitamin A deficiency. – Slate Magazine
Posted by Pamela Ronald on February 23, 2013 Finally, after a 12-year delay caused by opponents of genetically modified foods, so-called “golden rice” with vitamin A will be grown in the Philippines. Bu for 8 million kids, the wait was too long. GM food: Golden rice will save millions of people from vitamin A deficiency. – Slate Magazine.
