Scientists' hidden links to the GM food giants: Disturbing truth behind official report that said UK should forge on with Frankenfoods.
The authors of a study calling for GM crops to be fast-tracked into Britain’s farms and kitchens all have links to the industry, it can be revealed. The report was presented as the work of ‘independent’ scientists and was published on Thursday by a government advisory body. It was used to support a bid to speed up the development of the controversial crops in the UK, but it has emerged that all five authors have a vested interest in promoting GM crops and food – and some are part-funded by the industry.
Critics of GM last night described the report as ‘biased and downright dangerous’, and accused the biotech giants and the Government of mounting a crude propaganda campaign to overturn public opposition. The academics behind the study were chosen by the Council for Science and Technology, the body that advises the Prime Minister on science policy issues. In the report presented at a press conference on Thursday, no information was given about the five scientists beyond their names and the institutions they work for.
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