Hammersmith and Fulham Friends of the Earth

		Hammersmith and Fulham Friends of the Earth

Local Campaigns Waste, Real Food, Transport,Climate, Living World Resources Local Real Food Directory - recently updated, Local Recycling, Kids Zone, Links, Real Food Links GM -the facts (aka reasons to support the GM free campaign) GM-links Main Real Food Page Links to other Sites How do I know if it's GM Free? Look here: Norfolk Genetic Information Food Guide GM Free Resources Explore the GM Free Britain site Ken supports GM Free London Campaign		GM links In this section you will find links to a range of views both for and against GM. This is to help campaigners gain a broader understanding of some of the issues and be more prepared for some tricky questions. Of course Hammersmith and Fulham FOE do not agree with all the views expressed in these links. For lots of excellent research against the commercialisation of GM Crops in Britain at this time plus campaigning resources see the FOE GM Free Britain site. Seeds of Doubt: North American Farmers' experiences of GM crops This Soil Association report is the first to reveal the serious widespread impacts of GM crops in North America on the food and farming industry, where three-quarters of the world's GM food is grown. It is the most comprehensive review of the situation to be produced from a non-biotechnology industry perspective. Evidence has emerged from the UK government’s GM crop trails of widespread gene flow between GM crops and non-GM crops, and between GM crops and wild relatives. The investigation, conducted between 1994 and 2000 by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany and the Laboratory of the Government Chemist , indicate that GM oilseed rape cannot be grown in the UK without massively contaminating non-GM and organic rape. According to the Independent ‘The study is so devastating to the Government’s case for GM crops that ministers sought to bury it by publishing the first information on it on the DEFRA website on Christmas eve. That is the one day in the year when no newspapers are being prepared. Even then, it only produced a heavily edited summary of the main report’Download the report for yourself: For exposes of all GM issues see The Norfolk Genetic Information Network www.ngin.org.uk NOVA/Frontline: Harvest of Fear - explores the intensifying debate over genetically-modified (gm) food crops. Lots of different view points from organic farmers, professors, Monsanto to Greenpeace on the risk and benefits of GM Food. Excellent explanation of transgenic manipulation complete with interactive animation. Info about new possible products of the future! spiked-science debates -GM An environmental debate site sponsored by NERC. A range of different views from the leader of the UK farm-scale evaluations of genetically modified crops, the science and society director from the Institute of Ideas, a professor of environment and society, from Lancaster University and a professor of plant molecular genetics, from Tuskegee University. Also at this site you will find debates on climate change and energy. English Nature -Position Statement on GM. EN are a Government agency set up by the Environment Protection Act 1990 and are funded by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. English Nature's promotes the conservation of wildlife, geology and wild places in England. GeneWatch UK An independent organisation that monitors ethical, social and health issues in genetic research Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide: attempts to provide balanced information and links to other resources on the technology and issues surrounding genetically modified crops. Union of Concerned Scientists A US union of prominent scientists committed to promoting debate on controversial scientific issues. Lots of interesting articles relating to GM. UCS advocates caution, examination of alternatives, and careful case-by-case evaluation of genetic engineering. New Scientist articles on GM Scientific America :Poison Plants genetically modified crops, grown over much of the U.S., remain controversial. Includes cases for and against, and related links. Genetically Engineered Fish - information from Greenpeace about the possible ecological impacts of genetically engineered salmon, commonly know as Frankenfish