European Media Criticizes Anti-GM Activists and PETA Urges Ice Cream Maker to Use Human Milk Discussed by AgBioWorld Members
Irish Times Article Challenges Anti-GM Activists
The Irish Times published an article on the need for anti-GM and anti-nuclear activists to be challenged. The author points out that far too often the media gives equal time to both sides. This is not always fair to the general public since the amateurs (activists) do not know the answers to the tough questions and scientists often do. Another issue pointed out in the article is that scientists can not claim there is zero risk involved, and activists can always claim an exaggerated risk. One member suggested writing to the author of the article, saying that the activists will likely start attacking him and he could likely use the support of the scientific community.
Source: The Irish Times
UK Food and Family Minster Speaks Out Against Anti-GM Activists
Abstract: Farmers Guardian (UK) reported last week Food and Farming Minster Jeff Rooker has “launched a scathing attack on opponents of genetically modified (GM) crops, who he said were on a ‘messianic mission’ to halt the technology.’” Rooker admitted that while he is not in favor of a blanket approval of GM crops in England, he would like to see a “rational debate.”
Source: Farmers Guardian
PETA Urges the Use of Human Milk in Ice Cream
Abstract: PETA recently contacted ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, urging them to switch from cow’s milk to human breast milk in their ice cream products. PETA claims that cow’s milk causes numerous health problems in children and adults and believes that by switching to human milk health problems would go down and cows would be treated more humanely. One member commented that “you can’t make this stuff up,” while another posted links to articles criticizing the idea.
Sources: WPTZ
New York Daily News
Sydney Morning Herald
