By B.N. Frank
American opposition to genetically engineered (GE) mosquitos continues to increase (see 1 , 2 ). Experts also continue to question the effectiveness and safety of these mosquitoes. Nevertheless, in March 2022 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the release of billions more in California and Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida state agency also approved several billion more for release into the Florida Keys.
From Sustainable Pulse: Florida Approves Release of Billions of GMO Mosquitoes
Overlooking potential public health risks, lingering scientific questions, and deficient public data, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) approved the extension of Oxitec’s two-year field trial on Wednesday, which includes releasing several billion more genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes into the Florida Keys — one of Florida’s most ecologically sensitive areas.FDACS’ approval comes on the heels of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granting the British biotechnology company Oxitec a two-year extension […]
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