10.05.2007
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GE crops and climate change (2): the Australian debate
Allowing authorities to release genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the event of an emergency would be too risky, the Greens say. Parliamentary secretary for health Dr Brett Mason said the Gene Technology Amendment Bill 2007 would give the health minister the right to release such organisms on the advice of experts in the event of a GMO release gone wrong.
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Sydney Morning Herald, Australia: GMO emergency laws too risky, say Greens
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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia: Grains go on an even bigger ‘health kick’
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The Daily Telegraph, Australia: Accept GM food, expert says
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Market Wire, USA: Victoria, Australia researchers develop technology that could lead to doubled crop yields
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Monsanto, USA: Drought, pests, hard work – and success
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AP Foodtechnology, France: Food sustainability may aid Australian agri-woes