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The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has determined that farmers who plant the progeny of genetically engineered (GE) soybean seeds protected by U.S. patents have infringed those patents even where the progeny are derived from commodity seed purchased from a grain elevator
Three environmental advocacy organizations have sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), contending that the agency has permitted farmers to cultivate genetically engineered (GE) crops on national wildlife refuge land in violation of the National Environmental Policy Act, National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act and Administrative Procedure Act
A group of environmentalists is reportedly seeking to qualify a voter initiative in California that would require special labels on foods containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has filed a petition in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals seeking review of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) order granting a conditional registration for a nanosilver antimicrobial pesticide used in clothing, baby blankets, bed sheets, and other textiles
The European Commission’s (EC’s) Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR) is seeking information on the health and environmental effects of nanosilver particles used in medical and consumer products
Sapphire Energy will reportedly partner with the Institute for Systems Biology to bring systems biology solutions to the development of algae biofuels, an effort that is expected to significantly increase oil yield and improve resistance to crop predators and environmental factors
