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Honey bees have been faced with a steady decline in population in recent years. The suspected causes are many; one of the causes for this demise may be the introduction of a more genetically competitive subspecies. Another line of research reported by the CBC relates to research undertaken in PEI which is mapping the pesticide residues in soil as it relates to Honey Bee demise. This is ongoing research at this time.
There is also attribution of the die-off to microscopic mites which have infected commercial hives and spreads through the methods of shipping and trading bees by the keepers. At this time, import of bees from the continental U.S. is banned to prevent the spread of parasitic Varroa mites, which are known to weaken honeybees.
Finally, there are some groups such as the Sierra Club and the Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering, a group which advocates the banning of genetic engineering, who suggest that the demise of honey bees is attributed to the growth of genetically modified crops. While they have no empirical evidence, they continue to advocate caution in the use of genetically engineered crops.
Regardless of reason, they are dying off at an alarming rate. And then we're screwed.
As computer models predicted, three genetically modified plants (on left) make better use of the limited sunlight available when their leaves are shaded, boosting yields by about 20% compared to the wildtype (on right).
Credit: Haley Ahlers/University of Illinois
The ETH Zurich 2010 iGEM team developed an approach to remotely control the movement of an E. Coli bacterium. Source: Moritz Lang and ETHZ iGEM.
From: iGEM competitors gear up for 2010 challenge
Student-led research teams from around the globe are preparing to unveil their genetic engineering projects in next month’s genetic engineering contest.
Team members of the RIPE project transplanting seedlings for the 2016 field trials. RIPE is engineering crops that more efficiently turn the sun's energy into food. This project could increase yields by as much as 60% to help smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia feed their communities and provide for their families.
Members of a decontamination unit from environmental activist group Greenpeace isolate genetically-engineered Bt talong (eggplant) from an experimental field trial site in Bay town in the province of Laguna, in an effort to contain contaminants, February 17, 2011.
© Veejay Villafranca / Greenpeace
Anti-GMO activists went around Quezon City, in Metro Manila to educate the Filipinos about the environmental and health hazards of Genetically Modified Organisms in solidarity to the Global Week of Action against GMOs organized by Occupy Monsanto. © Jenny Tuazon
Richard Pell lanting peas on the ACE premesis. This included digging a rabbit fence, planting the (non-genetically-modified) peas, and watering them. I donated a bottle of coyote urine to the cause.
Rund 20.000 Menschen gingen in der Berliner Innenstadt auf die Straße, um unter dem Motto "Wir habene s satt" für eine Kehrtwende in der Agrarpolitik zu demonstrieren. Auf dem jährlich stattfindenden Demonstrationszug wurde neben der Stärkung der biologischen Landwirtschaft und eine Abkehr von Massentierhaltung vor allem auch der Verzicht auf Gentechnik und die Ablehnung der Freihandelsabkommen TTIP und CETA gefordert.
Why You Should Join the Global Movement and Protest www.alternet.org/take-action/5-most-horrifying-things-abo...
Sixty-four countries require labeling of foods with genetically engineered ingredients. The American Public Health Association and the American Nurses Association passed resolutions supporting labeling in the United States, the Senate voted 71-27 against it www.thenation.com/blog/174543/yuck-senate-wont-clear-way-...
U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress - 1st Session
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GMO Facts www.nongmoproject.org/learn-more/
A member of a decontamination unit from environmental activist group Greenpeace bags genetically-engineered Bt talong (eggplant) from an experimental field trial site in Bay town in the province of Laguna, in an effort to contain contaminants, February 17, 2011.
© Veejay Villafranca / Greenpeace
Woman pushing child in stroller at "March Against Monsanto", large crowd of protesters with signs behind her.
Thursday public discussion, with guest presentation on UCI's Tissue Culture research by Andrew J Putnam.
Team members of the RIPE project transplanting seedlings for the 2016 field trials. RIPE is engineering crops that more efficiently turn the sun's energy into food. This project could increase yields by as much as 60% to help smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia feed their communities and provide for their families.