New documents show Oxitec’s GM mosquitoes ineffective and risky
GeneWatch UK today released an updated report on Oxitec’s releases of genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes in the Cayman Islands (1). The report cites new information regarding ineffectiveness and risks, including the annual report of the project, recently released as a…
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GM just released a tiny all-electric car that costs just $5,300, but only in China BY BRETT WILLIAMS From Mashable GM is expanding its electric aspirations and launching a super-compact, cheap EV — but it’s only coming to China. The…
US Insurance companies taking over pensions
By Newsmax Wires From Newsmax U.S. insurers are buying corporate pension plans at a record clip as rising interest rates and all-time high stock-market values give companies the perfect excuse to offload them. “The movement is expected over time to…
GM mosquito questions still need answers: GeneWatch UK
In a new briefing, published today, GeneWatch UK highlights a string of unanswered questions about Oxitec’s plans to expand and roll-out releases of genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes across Grand Cayman (1). The briefing highlights that a significant expansion of GM…
Cayman Islands Friendly Aedes Aegypti Project firmly on track in West Bay
The public health programme to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes which transmit Zika, dengue and chikungunya is firmly on track in West Bay. Recent results from the programme known as the “Friendly Aedes aegypti Project” show the number of wild…
WSJ: GM to Invest $1 Billion in US Factories
By Jason Devaney From Newsmax General Motors will reportedly invest at least $1 billion in several of its factories in the United States, a move that will create more than 1,000 jobs. The Wall Street Journal reported GM could announce…
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US: Keys doctor still wants to swab noses in GM bug trial
BY KATIE ATKINS From Miami Herald Wherever genetically modified mosquitoes are released in the Florida Keys next year, a Key West doctor will follow — with cotton swabs. Dr. John Norris III in September told the Keynoter he wants consent…
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ExoMars is speeding toward the red planet By Timothy J. Seppala From engadget But it’ll be at least seven months before the surface analysis missions begin. IMAGE: Kirill Kudryavstev via Getty Images In 2013 the European and Russian folks…
GM mosquito release commences in Grand Cayman
The Cayman Islands Government has strengthened its efforts to protect residents and visitors from Zika, dengue and chikungunya with the launch of additional mosquito controls today (28 July 2016). The public health programme was delayed by two weeks due to…
Objectors delay GM mosquito release in Cayman Islands
GM Mosquito Release Delayed in Grand Cayman The launch of additional mosquito controls to protect Cayman Islands residents and visitors from Zika, dengue and chikungunya has been delayed by legal action from an objector to the project. The controls, which…
