UK Bio-technology Newswire Archive
Photos of GM trials site [cambridge]
22-04-2007 16:17
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Non GM Potatoes planted at Hedon test site
21-04-2007 14:24
Protesters are planting non-GM potatoes in the field near Hull where BASF intend to trial their GM potato variety. About 100 protesters are spread across the large (several acre) field, with two mounted police and 2 foot police standing by watching - not even filming, for once.Update: 2 cops on off road motorcycles have entered the field.
The Mutatoes Are Coming !!!
16-04-2007 23:40
Everything you ever wanted to know about Frankenspuds, but were afriad to ask.@ rampART (www.rampart.co.nr) this Tuesday (17th), 8pm
16 rampart street, london E1 2LA
Films and discussion on GM crops trials in the UK and the previously sucessful campaign to stop them. Plus update on the biotech industries latest attempts to push this shit down our throats.
This month a controversial experimental genetically modified potato crop is due to be planted in the UK by the German chemical giant BASF (offshoot of the infamous AG Farben). The trials are the first GM crops to enter British soil in nearly 3 years, after public opposition forced a u-turn in government and corporate plans for patented crops.
The potato trials are a poorly disguised test of public opposition, so to make sure that opposition is adequately expressed, a national rally is taking place on Sat 21st April. Come along, learn about the history of the anti-GM campaign and find out about transport from London. For more info, contact rally@mutatoes.org (0113 262 9365) or check out the website www.mutatoes.org
Aerial view of GM trial site and surroundings
16-04-2007 21:21
Cambridge GM Crop Trial Location Published
16-04-2007 12:13
Defra have published the 6 figure grid reference for the GM Potato trial site near Cambridge.It is: TL430627
More piccies of Cambridge GM Potatoes protest
14-04-2007 20:59
Iraq war superbug coverup
14-04-2007 10:16
Acinetobacter baumannii is a nosocomial pathogen that has been killing wounded US, UK, Candian and Iraqis treated in 'coalition' field hospitals and medical evacuation centres in Iraq. It is now spreading through civilian hospitals and the military have been covering this up.London Sound Posse Presents: The Strange Death of Dr David Kelly
12-04-2007 23:40
Summary: Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament (MP) for Lewes in East Sussex England, speaks and fields questions about his research into the strange death of UN weapons inspector Dr David Kelly.
Rally against Frankenspuds, Hull, 21st April
12-04-2007 14:07
Covance Chandler Animals Lab Contractors Released
09-04-2007 22:08
Amazonian Manatee is under extinguishing risk. It's not the only one...Why?
09-04-2007 19:16
We want to make in the place a first experience of an untouched reserve with respectful exploitation, in permanent expansion, that later can be taken to other regions of the world.GM Crop Trials - Protest
09-04-2007 09:21
The first GM Crop Trials in years are getting underway in Cambridge. This is widely being viewed as a test of public opinion and if we let these trials go ahead with little or no opposition, more GM trials, and eventually commercial growing will be here before we know it. Please come along and support this protest and keep an eye on our (currently very basic) website - http://www.cambridgeaction.net/gmconcernCambridge GM Crop Trial
28-03-2007 16:35
Public Meeting7.30 pm Monday 2nd April
Emmanuel United Reform Church, Trumpington St.
Seed saving
26-03-2007 16:35
US GM corn attacks Oaxaca........
15-03-2007 22:35
An important element in the struggle in Oaxaca is the defence and protection of the precious and unfortunately seriously threatened spiritual,environmental and agricultural natural resources of their state.Oaxaca is the birthplace of corn in the world, and the US is now aggressively and deviously manipulating Mexican economic structures to force the importation of vast quantities of US GM maize.
This is an issue of URGENT importance, both for Oaxaca, Mexico and the world.
say no to GMO!
15-03-2007 15:44
Published on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 by ReutersGMO Corn Causes Liver, Kidney Problems in Rats: Study
Environmental group Greenpeace launched a fresh attack on genetically modified maize developed by U.S. biotech giant Monsanto, saying on Tuesday that rats fed on one version developed liver and kidney problems.
GM Potatoes to be grown in Cambridge
07-03-2007 21:52
The German multinational chemical company, BASF, has been granted permission to plant genetically modified potatoes at NIAB in Cambridge from the end of this month.Food Standards Agency Sued Over Bayer Transgenic Rice
22-02-2007 18:04
The Food Standards Agency has been taken to court by Friends of the Earth (FoE) for failing to take adequate steps to protect consumers from eating an unauthorised experimental transgenic rice produced by the company Bayer.SPEAK To Field Candidates at General Election
18-02-2007 20:07
SPEAK, the controversial animal rights campaign group that has been actively resisting the building of Oxford University’s new animal research laboratory, has announced that it will be fielding candidates at the next general election in constituencies whose current MP is “outspokenly anti-animal.”Happy New Year Malaysia!
18-02-2007 15:47
government tribunal will charge Tony Blair and George
Bush with crimes against humanity.
I was wondering how John Howard was feeling on this Chinese New Year?