For more details on the dangers of GE trees, view A Silent Forest, the GE trees documentary narrated by Dr. David Suzuki, which is posted on our blog, Climate Connections ...
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To download a PDF of the Global Justice Ecology Project article on the dangers of genetically engineered trees and cellulosic agrofuels (unsustainably produced biofuels) click the icon below: GE Trees and cell eth brief.pdf ...
4/22/2009 5:31 am Read More
What's the Problem With Genetically Engineered Trees? Multi-billion dollar timber and biotechnology corporations are developing genetically engineered (GE) trees for future production of paper and agrofuels (unsustainably produced biofuels). Hundreds ...
4/22/2009 5:25 am Read More
Below please find English, Spanish and French versions of the analysis document produced jointly by organizations involved in the effort to stop the release of genetically engineered trees through the UN Biodiversity Convention in Bonn, Germany 19-30 May 2008. Joint_analysis_GET_Bonn.pdf CBD joint analysis spanish.pdf CBD joint letter french_bonn.pdf ...
4/22/2009 5:02 am Read More
To download a PDF of the article GE Trees Myths vs. Realities which details the threats and dangers of GE trees, click on the link below. GE Trees Myths updated.pdf ...
4/22/2009 5:22 am Read More
Trees are the oldest and largest living organisms on the planet and are and have always been of significant cultural importance to many peoples all over the world. Genetically engineered trees pose unpredictable and unnecessary threats to the environment, biodiversity and human health. Trees are living organisms that undergo complex changes in their life-cycles due to stresses such as insect attack or extreme weather conditions. These changes will cause unpredictable reactions in genetically engineered trees. Trees, therefore, cannot and should not be controlled through genetic engineering.Trees interact with the ecosystems they are part of ...
4/22/2009 5:42 am Read More
Multi-billion dollar timber corporations are investing millions into GE trees research and development. International Paper, MeadWestvaco and Rubicon are partners in ArborGen and fund research through public universities across this country. As a result, the U.S. leads the world in the development of GE trees technology and has carried out over 350 outdoor test plots of GE trees mainly in the U.S. South, Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest. South Carolina, where ArborGen is headquartered, leads the way, with nearly 100 outdoor test plots.This is of great concern across the continent due to the enormous distances tree pollen and seeds are ...
1/24/2008 3:45 am Read More
A Silent Forest: The Growing Threat, Genetically Engineered TreesThis award winning DVD nararrated by Dr. David Suzuki, discusses the threats posed by genetically engineered trees to our environment and to human health. Subtitled in Spanish and Chinese Bonus Feature- Preview of World Rainforest Movement's Green InvasionAwards: First Place- EarthVision Environmental Film Festival First Place- Forests- Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival To order the DVD click here ...
1/24/2008 4:01 am Read More