Tag Archives: Monsanto
The government’s enblightenment
The GMO debate is a fascinating object, even though participating in it often amounts to nothing but pain, frustration and lost time – especially if you’re pro-GMO foods. It’s fascinating because it’s one of a kind: one party has science … Continue reading
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Tagged Baba Ramdev, Coronil, genetic engineering, genetic modification, genetically modified crops, genetically modified organisms, genetically modified seeds, GMO, healthcare, Indian Medical Association, Monsanto, Patanjali Ayurved, transgenics, whataboutery
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Losing sight of the agricultural finish line
In The Guardian, Joanna Blythman pokes an important pin into the frustrating but unsurprisingly durable bubble of vegan cuisine and the low-hanging fruits of ethical eating: These days it’s fashionable to eulogise plant foods as the secret for personal health … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, climate change, detox diet, diets, eggs, electric vehicles, food, genetically modified crops, indoor farming, insecticides, keto diet, land use change, midday meal scheme, Monsanto, organic agriculture, pesticides, protein, subsidies, vegan, Veganuary, vertical farming
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GM crops, etc.
How does it make sense to grate against Bt cotton and Bt brinjal in order to discourage the introduction of GM mustard? Continue reading
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Tagged Bt brinjal, Bt cotton, GEAC, genetic modification, GM mustard, GMO, Monsanto, The Wire
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Curious Bends – Mars Orbiter, friendly elephants, waterless urinals and more
Special look: India’s Mars Orbiter Mission 1. One small step for India may become a big step for humanity “Martin Rees, the British Astronomer Royal, expects that humans will have settlements on Mars within two centuries. But he is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Darwinism, fertilizers, Food and Agriculture Organization, Mars Orbiter, Millennium Development Goals, Monsanto
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Let’s unMonsanto the debate.
On August 28, I had the opportunity to attend a discussion on the BRAI Bill, currently in Lok Sabha. It was held at The Hindu, and attended by some of my colleagues and some representatives from the Association of Biotechnology Led … Continue reading
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Tagged BRAI Bill, Bt cotton, Department of Biotechnology, genetic modification, GM crops, Monsanto, Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation, transgenics
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