If the Government gave the go-ahead for commercialising GM maize, as is expected next week, it would not be based on flawed scientific trials and fly in the face of public opinion, the Liberal Democrats warned today.
Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary, today challenged reports that the biotech industry is to be made financially liable for any environmental damage caused by GM products.
Charles Kennedy, leader of the Liberal Democrats, today delivered a keynote speech on the environment, outlining his vision for a dynamic and greener economy.
Commenting ahead of the anticipated publication of the GM Science Review report on Monday (21st July), which is expected to say there are still too many gaps in knowledge on GM at present, Liberal Democrat Shadow Rural Affairs Minister Andrew George MP said:
Reports in The Independent today claim that a leaked memo proves Downing Street attempted to silence the chief scientific adviser, Sir David King, after he warned global warming was more serious a threat than terrorism.
The Pelamis Wave Energy Converter Machine has been launched in Leith by Jim Wallace, the Enterprise Minister. Pelamis is the first deep-water, grid-connected wave generator device trialled anywhere in the world.
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