SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Biotech / Medical : Monsanto Co.
MTC 2.510-5.6%Dec 5 9:30 AM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Anthony Wong who wrote (1213)2/17/1999 12:51:00 PM
From: Dan Spillane   of 2539
 
"Friends of Earth"...or "Friends of ACME CHEMICALS, UK"???

Here is an emotional claim that will just fly right into Brit heads:

"Environmental pressure Group Friends of the Earth (FOE) said GM
crops could threaten the brown hare, the horseshoe bat, the skylark,
the song thrush and the great crested newt."

Hold on, I thought these species were threatened by traditional pesticides? Since you don't need to spray these as much with some GM plants, there is no escape of pesticide, and thus there is LESS chance of damage to the thrush and newt.

Is it possible that "Friends of Earth" is really funded by PESTICIDE producers? Wouldn't it be ironic if GM crops were shot down for "reasons" which were completely OPPOSITE of the truth?

Who is really behind some of these campaigns? That would be an interesting Brit news item.

Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News