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Whats also sad is that all GM technology is seen through the anti Monsanto filter. I was appalled when Greenpeace and other called Golden Rice a trojan horse co

by 7sigma 9y ago

Whats also sad is that all GM technology is seen through the anti Monsanto filter. I was appalled when Greenpeace and other called Golden Rice a trojan horse conspiracy, despite the fact that its free, can help with Vitamin A deficiency and has proven to be safe. The amount of FUD and science denying rhetoric that Greenpeace directed at Golden Rice or any public backed GM effort is basically reminded me of the press releases from climate change denying groups. Whats also hypocritical of Greenpeace is that they are fine with mutation based on radioactivity (that has been practiced since the early 20th century and where we get a lot of our varieties from today)

Chathamization 9y ago
After two decades they're still struggling to create a viable Golden Rice product.[1] At the same time, some areas have seen a large drop in vitamin A deficiencies. One has to wonder if Golden Rice is actually a good way to solve this problem. [1] https://source.wustl.edu/2016/06/genetically-modified-golden-rice-falls-short-lifesaving-promises/ https://source.wustl.edu/2016/06/genetically-modified-golden...
- 7sigma 9y ago
  Its true that its taken a long time but its due to the fact that their first attempt didn't produce enough beta carotene. The second attempt worked and is still being tested in field trials in China, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Its true that we can also combat VAD with supplements, but shouldn't we have multiple strategies to combat it? Regarding the article, who is to decide when we should abandon an approach? You could apply the same argument to Organic Food. After 30 years, it still only accounts for more or less 1% of global food production, and there is evidence that its not necessarily more environmentally friendly than conventional agriculture. By that logic we should also abandon it. http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/vitamin-rice-now-reality-1305439 http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/vitamin-rice-now-reali... https://ourworldindata.org/is-organic-agriculture-better-for-the-environment https://ourworldindata.org/is-organic-agriculture-better-for...

by 7sigma 9y ago

Chathamization 9y ago

After two decades they're still struggling to create a viable Golden Rice product.[1] At the same time, some areas have seen a large drop in vitamin A deficiencies. One has to wonder if Golden Rice is actually a good way to solve this problem. [1] https://source.wustl.edu/2016/06/genetically-modified-golden-rice-falls-short-lifesaving-promises/ https://source.wustl.edu/2016/06/genetically-modified-golden...

7sigma 9y ago
Its true that its taken a long time but its due to the fact that their first attempt didn't produce enough beta carotene. The second attempt worked and is still being tested in field trials in China, Bangladesh and the Philippines. Its true that we can also combat VAD with supplements, but shouldn't we have multiple strategies to combat it? Regarding the article, who is to decide when we should abandon an approach? You could apply the same argument to Organic Food. After 30 years, it still only accounts for more or less 1% of global food production, and there is evidence that its not necessarily more environmentally friendly than conventional agriculture. By that logic we should also abandon it. http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/vitamin-rice-now-reality-1305439 http://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/vitamin-rice-now-reali... https://ourworldindata.org/is-organic-agriculture-better-for-the-environment https://ourworldindata.org/is-organic-agriculture-better-for...