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3 million Italians sign anti-GM petition
Rome (AFP) Nov 13, 2007 More than three million Italians have signed a petition against genetically modified organisms, organisers said Tuesday. "We have reached our goal of three million signatures," said Mario Capanna, a spokesman of the Italy/Europe GMO-Free coalition, bringing together 32 organisations of farmers, consumers and environmentalists. The coalition claims a combined membership of nearly 11 million and includes Italy's largest farmers unions, main consumer groups, environmental organisations such as Greenpeace and the Worldwide Fund for Nature and COOP, a major chain of cooperative stores. Organisers hope the government will impose an "unlimited moratorium" on growing GMO produce. So far, 14 of Italy's 20 regions have declared themselves GMO-free. In launching the campaign, Capanna said: "This isn't 'technophobia'. We want a strictly scientific approach, we want more research." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Farming Today - Suppliers and Technology
Global pest uses promiscuity to wipe out competition: study
Chicago (AFP) Nov 8, 2007One of the world's most invasive agricultural pests that has devastated crops in China and Australia in recent years owes its "success" to its mating habits, a study released Thursday said. |
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