What are the risks with Genetic Modification?
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About the video: ‘What are the risks with Genetic Modification?’
Interviewed on the very day biotech giant Bayer withdrew genetically modified Maize from the UK market, former Environment Minister Michael Meacher MP airs his views on genetic modification. He begins by explaining why he is not against the technology per se, but that when it comes to food GM technology is simply “too risky” to be adopted wholesale. Too little, he says, is known about the consequences it may or may not pose to human and environmental health.
Total views: 3,529
Filmed: London, UK on 31 March 2004
Credits: Interviewer - Marcus Morrell Camera - Petica Watson Editor - Marcus Morrell
Copyright © 2004 Big Picture TV
About Michael Meacher
British politician Michael Meacher MP is the former Minister for the Environment (1997-2003). He is the Labour Member of Parliament for Oldham West and Royton since 1970. His other affiliations include membership of UNISON, The Fabian Society, SERA and the Child Poverty Action Group.
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