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Government's GM advisors fail to answer the ultimate GM riddle

Last edited 25 November 2003 at 9:00am
25 November, 2003

A new Government report on 'coexistence' designed to examine whether GM crops can be grown without contaminating non-GM and organic crops has failed to answer this crucial question. The report published today (Tuesday) by the Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission (AEBC) also looks at who should foot the bill if something goes wrong. 'GM Crops? Coexistence and Liability ' is the Government's final piece of evidence in helping decide whether or not GM crops are to be grown commercially in the UK.

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What part of 'No to GM' don't you understand, Mr Blair?

Last edited 24 September 2003 at 8:00am
24 September, 2003

Greenpeace today (24th September) called on Tony Blair to drop his push for GM crops in Britain after the Government's nation-wide consultation revealed that the public doesn't want the controversial technology. The results of the 'GM Nation?' debate show the essential rejection of GM. The government launched the 'GM Nation?' exercise amid allegations that Downing Street was ignoring huge public disquiet over the proposed genetic modification of food and crops.

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Efforts to combat pirate fishing hampered by UK Government

Last edited 28 August 2003 at 8:00am
28 August, 2003

Greenpeace today urged the UK Government to do more to enforce international fishing regulations that aim to protect endangered species.

The call comes following a high-seas chase that culminated in the capture of a suspected pirate vessel loaded with millions of pounds worth of the endangered Patagonian toothfish.

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"Independent" review of GM science released

Last edited 21 July 2003 at 8:00am

The Government's "independent" review of the science of GM, published today (Monday 21 July 2003), found that GM poses low risks to human health. However, the review raised doubts about the effects GM could have on the wider environment - particularly wildlife.

The report said GM has had "no verifiable untoward toxic or nutritionally deleterious effects" on human health. Greenpeace believes it is too soon to ascertain whether or not GM crops and foods are safe.

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Stop the British Energy bailout using taxpayers' money

Posted by bex — 15 July 2003 at 8:00am - Comments
Sellafield nuclear plant

Sellafield nuclear plant

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Simon Thomas, Plaid Cymru MP

Last edited 14 July 2003 at 8:00am
Simon Thomas, MP

Simon Thomas, MP

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Home Office HQ site remains occupied as timber protest enters second day

Last edited 5 June 2003 at 8:00am
5 June, 2003

Thursday 5th June, 2003. Greenpeace today rejected claims by Home Secretary, David Blunkett (1) that the Indonesian rainforest timber being used on the site of the new Home Office HQ has been sourced legally and is in line with Government policy. It accused him of condoning forest crimes.

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Partners in Crime: summary

Last edited 4 June 2003 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
21 March, 2007

A Greenpeace investigation of the links between the UK and Indonesia's timber barons

Publication date: June 2003

Summary

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Why the GM Public Debate was flawed

Last edited 24 May 2003 at 8:00am
GM corn

GM corn

Greenpeace campaigns against the release of genetically modified organism (GMOs) to protect the environment, our food and farming communities. We oppose the release of genetically modified crops into the UK.

We believe the Government's GM Public Debate process was severly flawed.

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GM Public Debate toolkit

Last edited 20 May 2003 at 8:00am
Publication date: 
21 March, 2007

Publication date: May 2003

Summary
The government is sponsoring a nationwide public debate on whether to allow GM crops to be grown in the UK. Greenpeace has created a guide to help people get involved in the debate. It highlights the crucial issues the public and government must consider before any decision on commercialising GM crops is made.

Download the report:
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