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GMO Mosquitoes Released in Florida Keys
Despite scientific concerns and public outcry over the human health and environment risks, the field trial’s first phase will release up to 144,000 GE mosquitoes over the course of the next 12 weeks…
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Groups Urge Regulation of Genetically Engineered Animals Stay with FDA not USDA
This week, thirteen national advocacy groups concerned about public health, environment, and animal welfare urged key federal agencies to maintain regulatory authority over genetically engineered…
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Food Service Company Aramark Rejects GE Salmon
Top food service company Aramark just announced its commitment not to sell genetically engineered (GE) salmon. The producer of the salmon, AquaBounty Technologies, announced plans to sell its fi…
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Federal Court Declares Genetically Engineered Salmon Unlawful
Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) violated core environmental laws in approving the genetically engineered salmon.
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Largest U.S. Retailers Reject Genetically Engineered Salmon Ahead of Potential First U.S. Sales
People across the country have made it clear that they don’t want to eat genetically engineered salmon, and food retailers are clearly listening
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750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes approved for release in Florida Keys
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) today approved the first-ever U.S. release of genetically engineered mosquitoes.
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Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes: Coming soon to Florida and Texas?
Oxitec has genetically engineered the Aedes aegypti mosquito, known to transmit tropical diseases like dengue fever, zika, and chikungunya.
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Mosquitos Transgénicos: ¿Vienen pronto a Florida y Texas?
Oxitec, una empresa de biotecnología, está cabildeando a niveles estatales y locales a Florida (FL) y Texas (TX) para que aprueben la liberación de al menos 500 millones de sus mosquitos transge…
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Florida Keys delays vote on release of 750 million genetically engineered mosquitoes after public outcry
The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) today delayed its vote on the proposed release of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes due to concerns over COVID-19.
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Community members and environmental groups denounce Florida Keys plans to release genetically engineered mosquitoes
Despite public outcry and scientific dispute, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved GE mosquitoes for environmental release.