All that Glitters is not Gold - The Truth about GE 'Golden' Rice

[Terpe]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhOjpJqn-Ws&sns=em

The so-called 'Golden' rice is a genetically engineered (GE) rice variety that has been developed by industry to produce pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene). Its proponents have hyped GE 'Golden' rice as a high-tech, quick-fix solution to vitamin A deficiency (VAD), which is prevalent in developing countries and can lead to blindness.


But behind the hype, GE 'Golden' rice is environmentally irresponsible, poses risks to human health, and could compromise food, nutrition and financial security.


Filipino communities represented by Catholic and Muslim leaders, scientists, mothers, politicians, chefs and activists – each opposed to GE Golden rice for various reasons - speak about solutions to nutrient deficiencies already available in the rich Philippines food diversity.

[Terpe]

Here's the full film for those with an interest.
It's only 18 minutes of you time


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxSGKD50ioE&sns=em

[KeithD]

No scientific proof exists that any GM crop causes health issues. The thing is, manufacturing GM is no different that the old fashioned method of interbreeding different species. All of the worlds food that we eat these days has been genetically changed by humans, none of it is the natural species it was thousands of years ago. Yet, we are all still here. :smile:

As for the environment, it grows the same as any other rice.