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UK Plant Scientists call on Europe to change current laws and adopt science-based GM regulations

UK Plant Scientists call on Europe to change current laws and adopt science-based GM regulations

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 10 months ago
We the undersigned share the views of 41 leading Swedish plant scientists (http://bit.ly/n8IgVc) that current legislation of GM crops is not based on science, ignores recent evidence, blocks opportunities to increase agricultural sustainability and stops the public sector and small companies from contributing to solutions.

We call on pressure groups and organic trade associations to cease and desist from blocking genetic solutions to crop problems, and on Europe to change current laws and adopt science-based GM regulations.

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Reached 250 supporters

October 17, 2011

October 15, 2011

We hit 100 signatures today. Post this link on your Facebook wall right now to keep the momentum moving toward our goal.

October 14, 2011

The momentum behind this call for science-based regulation proves that researchers are ready to be heard. Post this link to your Facebook timeline and email your local representative to demand an end to outdated restrictions.

October 13, 2011

I am currently preparing a formal briefing for policy advisors to challenge the existing regulatory barriers. Post this petition link on your Facebook feed to show that the scientific community expects evidence-based decisions rather than ideological ones. Email your local representative today and ask them why current laws ignore modern agricultural research.

Reached 100 supporters

October 12, 2011

6 Comments

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Simon Morales
14 years ago Featured

Finally some common sense. We are falling so far behind the rest of the world because of outdated fears.

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David Kumar
14 years ago Featured

The stigma against gm is completely unfounded. Hope this actually changes something.

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Jo Ingram
14 years ago Featured

Agree 100%. Stop holding back progress just because people dont understand the science.

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Mark Wilkinson
14 years ago Featured

My family has been in ag for three generations and these regulations make it impossible to compete. Let the scientists get back to work.

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Elena Gordon
14 years ago Featured

Bout time we listened to the experts. Its ridiculous that we are still stuck in the past with this.

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Sarah Nkemelu
14 years ago Featured

SCIENCE NOT POLITICS. We need to stop letting activists dictate how we grow our food.

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