Monsanto v. Bowman: The Master’s Law
By Eric Holt-Giménez, Huffington Post, February 25, 2013
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God made a Farmer… but Dodge RAM channeled the Dominant Food Narrative
By Eric Holt-Giménez, executive director, Food First
Of Myths and Men: Mark Lynas and the intoxicating power of technocracy
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”
February 4, 2013
By Eric Holt-Giménez, Ph D, Executive Director, Food First
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Why do certain people and ideas suddenly capture the limelight while others go unnoticed? Others seem never to go away... The recent ascent of environmental writer Mark Lynas to prominence in the debate on genetically modified crops (GMOs) is a lesson in the power of myths.
Of Myths and Men: Mark Lynas and the intoxicating power of technocracy
By Eric Holt-Giménez, PhD, Executive Director, Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy
"When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”
Why do certain people and ideas suddenly capture the limelight while others go unnoticed? Others seem never to go away... The recent ascent of environmental writer Mark Lynas to prominence in the debate on genetically modified crops (GMOs) is a lesson in the power of myths.
Maize Manifesto: No to GMO Maize
Mexico City, January 15th, 2013
To the federal government of Mexico:
To the people of Mexico:
Mexico: Hunger Strike Against GMO Corn
letter from the National Union of Autonomous Regional Peasant Organizations (UNORCA) to the people and Government of Mexico: The Maize Manifesto: No to GMO Maize
DEAR COMPAÑERO(A):
Professor John Vandermeer challenges environmentalist Mark Lynas on GMOs
Neoliberal environmentalist Mark Lynas recently gave a talk at the Oxford Farming Association in which he apologized for once militating against GMOs. Now, after having discovered "science" he has decided we need GMOs to feed the world.
British Activist Spurs Conversation, Ignores Science on GE Crops
January 9, 2013, PANNA at http://www.panna.org/
Oakland, CA – For more than a decade, Mark Lynas has been a staunch opponent of genetically engineered (GE) crops, but last week he announced he has changed his mind. Lynas’ position reversal has generated much attention, and has given a platform to the ongoing global conversation about the value of patented seeds, pesticides and the science behind the technology.
What's for Dinner? Jim Gerritsen speaking about OSGATA v. Monsanto Appeal prior to Jan 10, 2013 court date
This is an interview By Susan Yomans of What's for Dinner? with organic seed farmer, Jim Gerritsen.
Do we really need genetically modified salmon in our diet?
Fast-growing genetically-modified salmon are engineered to produce growth hormones for their entire life. People who eat this fish will eat this modified DNA, along with these growth hormones.
In spite of overwhelming opposition by citizens and public interest groups to genetically engineered (GE) food, including 400,000 public comments opposing GE salmon, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on December 26, 2012 that it is prepared to give this transgenically-engineered salmon final approval.
