Nanotechnology has the power to affect every aspect of life on the planet. Here, the Ecologist presents the many claims of its promoters and outlines some of the major developments taking place now or in the near future. In response, some of it’s leading critics analyse the risks that nanotechnology poses in their various fields of expertise.
… its promoters and outlines some of the major developments taking place now or in the near … Policy Adviser, Intermediate Technology Development Group. NANO-FOOD DEVELOPMENTS In 2000, Kraft Foods, the $34 …
The Gates Foundation is spending half a billion dollars a year to 'feed the world', most of it aimed at Africa. But as GRAIN discovers, it is imposing a model of high-tech, high-input 'green revolution' farming, complete with GMOs, agro-chemicals and a pro-business neoliberal agenda, all in in alliance with corporate agriculture.
… major donors to agricultural research and development. The Gates Foundation is arguably … influence over agricultural research and development agendas. As the weight of the … ended up with hundreds of different research, development and policy organisations across …
As the EU prepares to vote on whether to re-authorise glyphosate this week, a new study finds that commercial formulations of the herbicide alter the development of rats' uteruses, potentially causing cancer and affecting fertility.
… Glyphosate disrupts rats' uterine development GMWatch | 21st June 2016 News … formulations of the herbicide alter the development of rats' uteruses, potentially … fertility. Glyphosate herbicide disrupts the development of the uterus of female rats when …
The real reason why 'golden rice' remains uncultivated after a 20 year effort is its poor agronomic performance, write Angelika Hilbeck & Hans Herren. But beyond that, the very idea of golden rice as a 'solution' to Vitamin A deficiency fails to recognise the real causes of malnutrition - poverty, hunger and poor diet. How will golden rice reach poor children in the first place? And will they ever get the rich, oily diet they need to assimilate its fat-soluble nutrients?
… future and which path to take for our joint development. A division we see growing and … track record in agriculture, food production, development, or the socio-ecological and … least in the economic and social domains of development, poverty, and hunger - are not …
The world is in the grip of a 'fracking frenzy that threatens us for centuries to come with polluted aquifers, runaway climate change, destruction of biodiversity and worthless 'sub-prime' investments. Just as the world must make the transition to a sustainable future, our 'leaders' are determined to make this last losing throw of the fossil fuel dice.
… the most common arguments used to promote the development of shale resources is that shale … the consequences for climate change of global development of the fracking industry. Natural … agencies have warned that the world-wide development of the fracking industry will not …
BRENDAN MONTAGUE investigates how Brexiteers are seeking to redefine protected wildlife as a “scourge” to industry in part one of a new three-part series on EU environmental protections
… of our natural environment, and supporting development end economic prosperity, is the … represents household names such as Barratt Developments and Crest Nicholson and smaller … for the first time a presumption against development unless in accordance with …
France, Germany and other wealthy countries have positive policies on climate change, writes Steven Herz. So why are they handing out back door financing for new coal power stations abroad via 'export credits'? Over $5 billion from EU countries since 2007 ...
… and Korea. This is not about providing energy development assistance for impoverished … countries. In fact, the world's leading development institutions have recognized that … coal power rarely provides a good deal for development. Coal imposes intolerable hidden …
UNESCO's Lake Ohrid-Prespa Biosphere Reserve at Mount Galicica, Macedonia, is at risk from a raft of aggressive developments, write Elena Nikolovska & Daniel Scarry: tourism complexes, a new expressway and ski resort all threaten its tranquility and stunning diversity of wildlife, backed by loans from the EU's taxpayer-funded Bank, the EBRD.
… is at risk from a raft of aggressive developments, write Elena Nikolovska & Daniel … by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) certainly seems to confuse … the imminent future direction of regional development, present a vision of almost …
The decision to postpone constructing a new nuclear plant in Wales has left a hole in the UK’s post-Brexit, low carbon energy plans.
… to postpone the Wyfla nuclear power station development in Anglesey, as well as its … plant at Moorside in Cumbria. The proposed developments by Chinese firm CGN at Sizewell … the UK leaving the EU threatens their development and operation. After Brexit the UK …
A broad community of independent scientific researchers and scholars challenges claims of a 'consensus' that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are 'safe' to grow and eat. The claims - which continue to be widely and often uncritically aired - are a false and artificial construct that have been misleadingly perpetuated through diverse media.
… of any single GM food but to focus on "the development of safety assessment approaches" … 15. French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy2013: Programme National …
The greatest challenge facing agricultural scientists is how to work with farmers producing more ecological and healthier food - not GM, argues Patrick Mulvany, chair of the UK Food Group and advisor to Practical Action
… to pull out of genetically modified plant development in Europe. This is testament to … Conference on Agricultural Research for Development). • The International Peasant … markets and agricultural research, development and production. They know what …
Official statistics suggest Europe is making progress on Sustainable Development Goals: the truth is we are falling seriously behind.
… | Comment Sustainability SDGs Sustainable Development EU European Union Sustainability … Europe is making progress on Sustainable Development Goals: the truth is we are falling … United Nations that led to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda …
The troubled project to develop GMO 'golden rice' cultivars has just hit a serious obstacle. An attempt to breed the 'event' responsible for carotenoid production into a commercial rice variety has produced widespread genomic instability, causing weak plants and poor grain production. Has the golden rice hype bubble finally burst?
… the GM transformation process as used in the development of GMO crops selects for the … negative outcome at such a late stage in the development and release of golden rice. Now …
Southampton students develop new drones to monitor climate breakdown and poaching.
Monitoring climate breakdown in remote areas Staff Reporter | 8th January 2020 News Drones Research University Of Southampton Science Change Makers screenshot_2020-01-08_at_00.06.35.png Southampton …
A new report from leading physicians published today reveals the excess mortality caused by UK air pollution, writes Vanessa Amaral-Rogers. The Government has already been found in breach of the EU's Air Quality Directive, but its policies remain weak. Will it finally step up to prevent early deaths from this silent killer?
… the adverse effects of air pollution on the development of the fetus, including lung, brain and kidney development, and miscarriage, increases in … know that air pollution adversely effects the development of the fetus, including lung …
The European Parliament today called on the Commission and member states like the UK to stop funding the 'New Alliance' plan to force export-oriented agribusiness onto Africa. Instead they want support for small-scale family farms and agroecology.
… to accept a highly critical report by the EU Development Committee on the New Alliance for … consumers at accessible prices ... "Official Development Aid (ODA) should serve the goal of … diversify production, to contribute to rural development, to increase incomes and, in turn, …
Is the aspiration to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2030 - enshrined in the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals - a fairy tale? It's ambitious, writes Richard Pearson, but there are plenty of signs that the world is acting effectively to conserve its endangered habitats and species. With extraordinary effort, we can do it.
… 2030 - enshrined in the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals - a fairy tale? It's … can do it. The UN's ambitious new Sustainable Development Goals include a target to halt …
The EU-US TTIP trade agreement would 'protect investors' by giving them the right to sue national government for changes in the law that reduce their returns, writes Cécile Toubeau - putting an end to progress on environment and human development.
… an end to progress on environment and human development. 100,000 submissions [1] to a … Head of Unit for Trade and Sustainable Development and Sanitary and Phytosanitary … (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Country-specific lists of …
The US looks set to approve GM crops that resist the 'Agent Orange' pesticide 2,4-D as well as glyphosate, writes Helena Paul. If it does, the toxic chemical - created in WW2 to destroy enemy food supplies - will soon end up in animal feeds, and the food we eat.
… in The History of 2,4-D and Its Impact on Development of the Discipline of Weed Science … potential to cause birth defects and other developmental disorders (endocrine … The History of 2,4-D and Its Impact on Development of the Discipline of Weed Science …
The most forward-thinking coronavirus researchers are forgoing cruel and archaic tests on animals in favour of cutting-edge human-relevant methods.
… of Health (NIH) decided to speed up the development of a possible vaccine by bypassing … Science Consortium Ltd. helped fund the development of a first-of-its-kind model of … ethical standards and are routine during drug development – I'd be rightly appalled were any …
Attempts to recycle E-waste and donations of old electronic devices are harming poor people's health and devastating the environment, writes Nele Goutier. Agbogbloshie, once an idyllic landscape of wetlands and small farms, is now the most toxic place in the world ...
E-waste in Ghana: where death is the price of living another day Nele Goutier | 7th August 2014 News Waste Trade EU USA Africa Toxics Health Ghana agbog-fire.jpg Attempts to recycle E-waste and …