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Chemistry World February 18, 2014 Ned Stafford	GM maize poised for approval in Europe The European commission is on the verge of authorizing a genetically modified maize for cultivation after ministers from EU member nations last week failed to muster a large enough majority to reject the crop.
Chemistry World January 15, 2015 Ned Stafford	New EU law set to open door to GM crops After nearly five years of debate the European parliament has finally approved a new law that will allow EU nations to restrict or ban the cultivation of GM crops within their borders.
Chemistry World August 12, 2015 Ned Stafford	Scotland moves to ban GM crops under EU law The Scottish government has announced that it intends to ban the cultivation of GM crops approved by EU regulatory authorities within its borders.
Chemistry World March 5, 2010 Ned Stafford	EC approves first GM crop in a decade The European Commission has authorised cultivation of a new GM crop for the first time in 12 years, approving BASF's genetically modified potato Amflora for industrial use.
Chemistry World June 19, 2014 Ned Stafford	EU plan to let member states decide on GM The European council of environment ministers would allow member states to go it alone and ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops.
Chemistry World October 31, 2014 Ned Stafford	Plea for EU to act on GM from plant scientists 21 top European plant scientists have issued an open letter demanding that the EU take action to ensure that they and other scientists are able to pursue genetically modified plant research.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2009 Brian Orelli	Hooray for Stalemates! Government deadlock will likely bring more genetically engineered seeds to the EU, and good news for Syngenta, DuPont, and Dow Chemical.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2009 Brian Orelli	No Bumper Crop, but Bans Aplenty for Monsanto Germany's move to ban planting of Monsanto's genetically modified corn seeds won't be a major hit to sales, but it's the thought that counts.
Chemistry World January 18, 2012 Rebecca Trager	BASF pulls out of Europe over GM hostility German chemical giant BASF has announced that it will halt the development or commercialization of genetically modified crops in Europe, and move its biotech R&D operations to the US.
Chemistry World July 22, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	Monsanto abandons GM crops in Europe The company will focus on conventional breeding to develop new crop varieties in the EU, and develop biotech crops in regions where they are more accepted, such as North America.
Chemistry World December 19, 2013 Patrick Walter	Court overturns approval to grow GM potato in Europe The second highest court in the EU has ruled that BASF's genetically modified potato Amflora cannot be planted in Europe.
Chemistry World February 6, 2013 Ned Stafford	German research minister's doctoral thesis revoked in plagiarism row Annette Schavan, Germany's research minister, may lose her job over claims she plagiarized parts of her thesis
Chemistry World February 27, 2015 Maria Burke	Traits not technology should govern EU GM laws, MPs say A UK government committee is calling for changes to EU rules on genetically modified crops.
Chemistry World June 8, 2009 Ned Stafford	Science wins German funding boost Researchers and university officials in Germany are celebrating after federal and state politicians approved hefty spending increases for three major science and education programs.
Chemistry World December 4, 2013 Ned Stafford	Controversial GM maize cancer link paper retracted A highly controversial paper published last year on a genetically modified maize has been retracted by the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology after the authors refused to voluntarily withdraw the paper.
Food Processing April 2006 David Joy	Regulatory Issues: WTO Sides With U.S. on GM Crops What the World Trade Organization decided on biotech foods in the European Union, and what it means to American producers.
Chemistry World November 29, 2006 Bea Perks	BASF Touts GM Spuds for Starch German chemical giant BASF is awaiting EU approval for commercial cultivation of one of its latest breakthroughs, an inedible potato called Amflora. The crop has been modified to produce a type of starch particularly suited to paper production.
Chemistry World November 3, 2015 Ned Stafford	GM food and feed law falters in EU parliament Both GMO supporters and opponents applauded parliament's rejection of the proposed law.
Chemistry World October 30, 2009 Sean Milmo	GM traces cause chemical feedstock shortage The European Commission is speeding up approval of the import and processing of two genetically modified maize varieties in the European Union to prevent disruption of the oleochemical supply chain.
Chemistry World July 19, 2011 Ned Stafford	German Science Receives a 10 Per Cent Funding Boost Angela Merkel's government has unveiled a 10 per cent boost in funding for research.
The Motley Fool March 23, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is Monsanto Going to Seed? Several recent news headlines referring to its genetically modified products should give investors some reason to contemplate the risks that face this biotech giant.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Brian Gorman	Bayer's Food Fight Bayer's recent U.K. troubles reflect Europe's continued distaste for genetically modified foods.
Chemistry World September 29, 2009 Ned Stafford	German election suggests science boost Changes would include new tax breaks for companies investing in research and development, more freedom on biotechnology issues, and a much more open attitude toward nuclear power.
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 Brian Gorman	Monsanto Needs to Charm The company has to confront concerns over genetically modified foods soon if it hopes to keep growing. Investors, take note.
Chemistry World September 27, 2012 Ned Stafford	Review of GM cancer scare paper The European Food Safety Authority will announce next week the preliminary results of its review of a highly controversial paper that asserts that a type of genetically modified maize and its accompanying herbicide increase the risk of tumors and organ damage in rats.
Chemistry World October 5, 2012 Ned Stafford	EU food agency criticizes GM maize cancer paper The European Food Safety Authority has sharply criticized a recent paper claiming that a strain of genetically modified maize and its accompanying herbicide increase the risk of tumors and organ damage in rats.
BusinessWeek July 21, 2003 Kerry Capell	A Food Fight the U.S. Is Sure to Lose Once again, Europe and the U.S. are at loggerheads. This time, they're fighting over food, not foreign policy. On July 2, the European Parliament passed legislation calling for detailed labeling of genetically modified (GM) food products.
The Motley Fool March 31, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Monsanto in the Balance Genetically modified crops are a boon for the company.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 Bob Hirschfeld	Good Breeding Ag-biotech is entering a period of vibrant growth as farmers, not only in the U.S., but Brazil, India and China increase usage of the highly productive seeds. Is Wall Street valuing shares of ag-biotech companies correctly?
The Motley Fool April 13, 2006 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's New Challenge The ag-biotech firm faces new competitive pressures from rivals and an ongoing wariness of GM crops in Europe.
The Motley Fool March 2, 2005 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's Brazil Benefit Brazil is on the cusp of legalizing genetically modified seed sales, a potential boon for Monsanto.
Food Processing April 2013 Rory Gillespie	Fear and Loathing Haunt GMOs It's difficult to balance the lack of negative scientific evidence against consumers' right to know what's in their food.
Chemistry World May 31, 2013 Ned Stafford	Another pesticide linked to honeybee deaths Global chemicals giant BASF is disputing a new assessment from the European Food Safety Authority warning that the insecticide fipronil poses a major risk to honeybees when used as a seed treatment for maize.
The Motley Fool July 30, 2004 Brian Gorman	In China, Hope for Modified Seeds China leans toward allowing genetically modified crops, a potential windfall for Monsanto and competitors.
Chemistry World January 18, 2013 Ned Stafford	EU food agency links pesticides to bee decline Chemical giants Bayer CropScience and Syngenta are both disputing the conclusions of a report from the European Food Safety Authority that says that bees might be at risk from neonicotinoid insecticides produced by the two companies.
The Motley Fool December 6, 2005 Brian Gorman	Monsanto's Trade Dividend The giant and competitors in agricultural biotechnology should enjoy rising sales in the developed world as subsidies come down. Investors, take note.
Chemistry World April 19, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Europe Strives to Allay GM Fears European commission plans for `improving scientific consistency and transparency' on genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) have prompted a guarded response.
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Science News August 30, 2003 Janet Raloff	Spying Genetically Engineered Crops Environmental Protection Agency scientists are exploring the use of satellites to monitor genetically engineered crops.
Chemistry World March 13, 2008 Ned Stafford	Germany Set to Resolve Foreign Doctorates Spat A truce appears to have been called in the recent battle in Germany between at least six scientists with PhDs earned in the US and police authorities who initiated investigations against them for illegal use of the honorific title Doktor (Dr).
The Motley Fool March 29, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Monsanto Sows the Seeds of Growth The agricultural specialist hikes earnings guidance on the back of strong sales. The present valuation may look rich, but investors shouldn't underestimate this growing titan.
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