Category:Genetically Modified Organisms
Pro-Con debate 2003
Articles
"Breadbasket of Democracy" by Ted Nace, Orion Magazine
Video
Juan Enriquez challenges our definition of bioenergy. Oil, coal, gas and other hydrocarbons are not chemical but biological products, based on plant matter -- and thus, growable. Our whole approach to fuel, he argues, needs to change. TEDTalk video.
The Future of Food c2004 Film & Music DVD2936 (88 min.) In-depth investigation into unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat.
Books
Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation Engdahl
Biopiracy: The Plunder of Nature and Knowledge by Vandana Shiva
Joy Hagen (College 8 Core instructor) has co-authored work on GMO's with other UCSC folk
Blogs
Energy, Food, Environment College 8 Core instructor Dustin Mulvaney's blog often comments on GMO's