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prefer our evidence—overwhelming majority of experts conclude that with regulatory action, biotech will have a positive effect on biodiversity
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prefer our evidence—overwhelming majority of experts conclude that with regulatory action, biotech will have a positive effect on biodiversityLeisinger, Executive Director of Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development, 99 http://www.syngentafoundation.org/green_biotechnology.htm There is a wealth of peer-reviewed serious analyses acceptance that makes success feasible. confluence of experts agree that gmos are safe—there has not been a single case of illness or environmental destruction b/c of regulatory actionLacy, former Executive Director of the Intl Policy Council on Ag, Food, And Trade, 3 (SAIS Review 23.1 (2003) 181-202—Project Muse) Concerns over the health suitable for human consumption enter the market. observation three: mass starvationSub-Saharan Africa faces the most severe food shortages in the world – access to biotechnology is critical to resolve thisTrudell, J.D. Candidate 2006, 05 (Robert H., Fall, Food Security Emergencies And The Power Of Eminent Domain: A Domestic Legal Tool To Treat A Global Problem, 33 Syracuse J. Int'l L. & Com. 277, Lexis) The most food-insecure countries of the and treatment of food insecurity. land pressure is exacerbating soil erosion in kenya and the rest of africa—causes massive crop decreasesHanyona, Writer for the Earth Times, 1 http://www.forests.org/archive/africa/soerthre.htm Soil erosion is one of the chronic environmental problem although it is mostly used as an ornamental plant. this makes global war inevitable—food shortages are the root cause of international violenceJimmy Carter, Chair of Carter Center, 94 http://www.iht.com/articles/1999/06/17/edcarter.2.t.php Why has peace been so elusive? A recent report sponsored by Future report is a reminder that investments in agricultural research today can cultivate peace tomorrow. impact is extinctionFrancis, Ag research @ U Nebraska, 94 http://www.ianr.unl.edu/ianr/csas/v6ch8.htm Nothing is more basic to in an area of growing importance for the future. kenya biotech development spillsover throughout africaNidiritu, Director of KARI, 96 http://www.isaaa.org/Resources/Publications/about_isaaa/Annual_report96/Annual_report96_5.htm Kenya urgently needs a stronger system protect their environments. Success in sub-Saharan Africa will be modeled internationallyGlover, 7 http://www.scidev.net/dossiers/index.cfm?fuseaction=specifictopics&dossier=6&topic=189 In many respects, sub-Saharan Africa represents African farmers and consumers themselves. smooth transition to biotechnology is the only way to avert mass starvation in africaChassey, Associate Director of The Biotch Center @ the Univ of Illinois, 3http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/ites/0903/ijee/chassy.htm Sub-Saharan Africa is a can be eliminated without agricultural biotechnology. biotechnology prevents soil erosion—reduces tillage and pesticide useMcGloughlin, Prof @ Univ of California Davis, 99 (Journal of Agrobiotech Management & Economics Vol.2 No.3/4 Article. 4) The argument that adoption water infiltration and storage. observation four: monoculturegenetic diversity in agriculture is collapsing—only effective utilization of biotechnology can avert monocultureRaeburn, award-winning science writer, 95 (The Last Harvest: The Genetic Gamble that Threatens to Destroy American Agriculture) Never before have so many millions yields, lowing costs, and devising new products. causes extintionFowler, Ph.D. Center for Intl Enviro & Development Studies, and Mooney, Ph.D. in Sociology, 90 (“Shattering: Food, Politics, and the Loss of Genetic Diversity”) While many may ponder the consequences That is the subject of this book. development of biosafety in kenya is crucial to maximize the use of local germplasm that protects genetic diversityWambugu, President of Harvest Biotech Foundation International, 6 http://bio.org/foodag/action/20030326.asp?p=yes The debate on biotechnology and its impact can prevent suffering and starvation. Kenya is key to global biodiversity Juma, director of African Center for Tech studies, 89 Kenya is one of the few African countries…Any major programs to be initiated
observation four: solvencyan increase in us involvement is vital to counter the change of european influence that prevents biotech developmentsPaarlberg, Prof of Poli Sci @ Wellesley, 2003 http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/cia/nic2020/technology_adoption_nov6.pdf Most of the increased acreage biotechnology at the molecular level. us key—it’s the world leader in biotechSheldon, Prof of Ag Enviro & Development Economics, 2k (Ian M., Journal of Agrobiotechnology Management & Economics Vol.3 No.1 Article7) http://www.agbioforum.org/v3n1/v3n1a07-lavoie.htm These stylized facts summarize the process by which firms compared to their European rivals. Directory: file -> view view -> Western Europe after wwii view -> Author study: paul fleischman view -> Qpa1 7ela study Guide view -> Arctic Oil/Gas Neg view -> November 1970 Approximately 150,000-500,000 deaths Bhola Cyclone Bangladesh view -> Grade Level: 6 Unit of Study: Caribbean glce view -> Citation: Duffield, Katy view -> Table of Contents Lesson # view -> Chinese Wind Energy Disad Download 2.81 Mb. Share with your friends:
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