UK - Disturbing truth behind official report that said UK should forge on with GM food giants.

[dipsydoodle]

Scientists' hidden links to the GM food giants: Disturbing truth behind official report that said UK should forge on with Frankenfoods


The authors of a study calling for GM crops to be fast-tracked into Britain’s farms and kitchens all have links to the industry, it can be revealed.

The report was presented as the work of ‘independent’ scientists and was published on Thursday by a government advisory body.

It was used to support a bid to speed up the development of the controversial crops in the UK, but it has emerged that all five authors have a vested interest in promoting GM crops and food – and some are part-funded by the industry.

Critics of GM last night described the report as ‘biased and downright dangerous’, and accused the biotech giants and the Government of mounting a crude propaganda campaign to overturn public opposition.

The academics behind the study were chosen by the Council for Science and Technology, the body that advises the Prime Minister on science policy issues.

At Thursday’s press conference, no information was given about the five scientists beyond their names and the institutions they work for.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2581387/Scientists-hidden-links-GM-food-giants-Disturbing-truth-official-report-said-UK-forge-Frankenfoods.html#ixzz2vzHe39tW

[villager]

1. It's that "corporate woo" again -- "we'll just wish away all the toxic aspects of our corporate-

driven products and production methods, and apply the same magical thinking to our 'research!'"

There! Now all our products are safe! And we're beneficent and wonderful financial entities, only wishing the best for you, our "customers."

[djean111]

2. Corporate Woo!!!!! You nailed it!

[Lunacee_2013]

3. K&R

I still don't think we know enough about GMOs. I've read too many independent studies on them to feel comfortable eating them myself. Of course it would be great if we could make a healthier, hardier, all around better plant with no side effects that could feed the world, but we're not there yet.

[marions ghost]

4. I hope the people of Britain

fight this.

All five study authors advising the PM have links to the industry...

Sounds like Britain is as corrupt as Murka.

But maybe they can stop it like we couldn't.