Hillary Clinton Backs Biotech
July 2, 2014| |
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has adamantly voiced support for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a 65-minute keynote address and moderated discussion during the Biotechnology Industry Organization's (BIO) annual conference in San Diego, California.
Clinton told thousands at the San Diego Convention Center that the GMO debate might be turned toward the biotech side if the benefits were better explained. She said that "Genetically modified sounds Frankensteinish. Drought resistant sounds like something you'd want." She cited that as U.S. Secretary of State she was a major proponent of genetically engineered seeds, especially drought resistant ones, and added that one of her official programs was to encourage people in Africa to use GMOs to grow their own food.
When confronted by a group of anti-GMO protesters at the convention center, Clinton said, "I stand in favor of using seeds and products that have a proven track record. There's a big gap between the facts and what the perceptions are."
For more details on Clinton's appearance at the BIO convention, click here:
http://www.biotech-now.org/events/2014/06/former-secretary-of-state-hillary-clinton-bio2014-keynote-address.
| |
Biotech Updates is a weekly newsletter of ISAAA, a not-for-profit organization. It is distributed for free to over 22,000 subscribers worldwide to inform them about the key developments in biosciences, especially in biotechnology. Your support will help us in our mission to feed the world with knowledge. You can help by donating as little as $10.
-
See more articles:
-
News from Around the World
- Seralini's Paper Republished, Scientists Remain Skeptical
- Hillary Clinton Backs Biotech
- Nigerian Minister Addresses Misinformation on GM
- Governor in Gambia Highlights Importance of Media in Transforming Agri
- Nigeria Releases Herbicide Resistant Maize Hybrids
- Soil Microbiomes Can Set Plant Flowering Time
- CSIRO Study Shows Community Attitudes towards Science in Australia
- Pakistan to Reformulate Biosafety Guidelines
- Gene Provides Reliable Visual Cue for Oil Palm Fruit Ripeness
- Study Shows Consumer Perceptions and Knowledge of GMOs in Belgium
- Research Shows Promise for Drought Tolerant Crops
- UK Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Committee Releases Food Security Report
-
Research Highlights
- Water Deficit Response in Peanut is Dependent on Abscisic Acid
- Alternative Control Strategy for Crown Gall Disease of Grapevines through Water-Based Plant Extracts
- Mysterious Bem46 Gene Function Decoded
-
Beyond Crop Biotech
- Transgenic Pork Causes Improved Liver Immune System in Mice
- Pleurotus ostreatus Degrades Aflatoxin B1 in Moldy Rice Straws
-
Resources
- Updated Pocket K on Global Status of Commercialized Biotech/GM Crops in 2013
- Country Biotech Facts and Trends
-
Read the latest: - Biotech Updates (September 11, 2024)
- Gene Editing Supplement (September 11, 2024)
- Gene Drive Supplement (February 22, 2023)
-
Subscribe to BU: - Share
- Tweet