cryptoman:"Isn't ANY risk too big a risk when you compare human health with potential profit?" Profits (wealth production) have positive effects...
I'm always amused by Canadians who worry about overpopulation. Canada, a counrty bigger than China with 5% of the population. Dont worry, we'll...
Its easily argued that humankind is producing less air and water pollution per capita that 100 years ago (with the possible exception of...
World population has more than doubled in the last 50 years, and food production for acre doubled as well. That was done by using new technology,...
Recycling can be awesome, but not always. Its possible to go overboard and actually waste resources with recycling. I asked a recycling question...
"Norman": If we don't know what the extinction rate is, then how would you know that the figure is "generous"? I would say that the "experts"...
metro:"Interesting, the reviews I read suggested he dismissed global warming or at least feels it is not worth preventing or addressing." These...
jiimaan:"How is it that it's been "improving for decades"? The simple fact is that it hasn't. Air quality where I live has become increasingly...
Wow, this thread really balloned since I last saw it. FYI: how much golden rice would have to be eaten daily to prevent severe deficiencies:...
Have you bothered to figure out why he is witholding funds?
metro:"The experts have provided rebuttals based on how their research has been misconstrued in his book." Yes, some people have taken issue with...
metro:"The thing is, he is not informed. He has no idea how to interpret the numbers. " You are making blanket statements about a book you...
Jiimaan, if you want to keep embarassing yourself, post the source of the link that claims you need 40 pounds of golden rice to ease malnutrition....
metro:"That's a bunch of horsecrap, a pathetic attempt at an opposing view. I know his points may seem plausible to those who are not specialised...
Its interesting how arguments frequently used against GM food apply so well to "non-GM food". Using traditional breeding techniques you can...
metro:"Where on earth did you get that figure? I don't buy it. Who in the world would want more landfill space? That land can no longer be used...
José Bové is not worthy to even share the same forum space as Norman Borlaug. Borlaug saved 100's of millions of lives by preventing famine in...
metro:"I find it incredible that someone can lack common sense to this degree. *shakes head* wow." Then explain, with facts, why you believe...
"If 25 years ago I had said that the majority of Canadians would be drinking bottled water today, you would have laughed. If I were to say now...
It does not take thousands of years for all forest to regenerate. Indeed there are some that may, redwood forests would be the obvious example. If...
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