Genetic Engineering, Food and Our Environment: A Brief Guide - Couverture souple

Anderson, Luke

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1870098781 ISBN 13 : 9781870098786

Editeur : Green Books, 1999

Synopsis

If current trends continue, within ten years most of the foods we eat could be genetically engineered. Multinational corporations want us to believe that this food is safe, nutritious and thoroughly tested. Critics argue that governments are sacrificing environmental and health safeguards in favour of commercial interests. Many scientists are concerned that the current understanding of genetics is extremely limited and believe that this technology carries inherent risks both for human health and the environment. The introduction of genetically engineered organisms into complex ecosystems is a global experiment with unpredictable and irreversible consequences. Genetically engineered plants, for example, are able to cross pollinate with related species leading to what has been termed Genetic Pollution. Any mistakes may be passed on to all future generations of life.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Luke Anderson is a journalist, speaker and campaigner who specialises in issues related to genetic engineering. He is a consultant to the Soil Association s genetic engineering campaign, and has written on the subject for other environmental organisations such as Greenpeace International.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Green Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1870098781
• ISBN 13: 9781870098786
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible