Tag Archives: Union of Concerned Scientists

Global and national resistance to GMOs

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

INTRODUCTION: THE PRECAUTIONARY PATH Our focus in this presentation is on modern biotechnology in crops and animal species. Traditional biotechnology is as old as agriculture and quite harmless. We are not also looking at hybridisation of crops or animals. We … read more »

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New UN climate deal struck, critics say gains modest

December 12, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Countries from around the globe agreed on Sunday to forge a new deal forcing all the biggest polluters for the first time to limit greenhouse gas emissions, but critics said the plan was too timid to slow global warming. A … read more »

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Climate talks in extra time after row over draft deal

December 10, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

U.N. climate talks stalled after a rebellion by developing states most at risk from global warming, forcing host South Africa to push the conference into extra time on Saturday in an effort to prevent the negotiations collapsing. Deliberations were due … read more »

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President Obama, We Must Not Allow a Tunnel Gap!

December 7, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

by John V. Walsh Mr. President, we must not allow a mineshaft gap! – General “Buck” Turgidson1 China is a vast country—‘When it is dark in the east, it is light in the west; when things are dark in the … read more »

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