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09.10.2004 | permalink
Background: Scientific report on GM contamination in Mexico withheld
The final report of the North American Free Trade Associations Environmental branch on the impacts of GM contamination of Mexicos unique diversity of maize varieties was due in June 2004. It is still not published. Probably because the scientists recommendations and concerns do not please US maize exporters.</p><p><a href="http://www.messenger-inquirer.com/features/agriculture/7654446.htm">Chicago Tribune: Report raises concern about Mexico-bound biotech corn</a></p><p><a href="http://www.cec.org/maize/index.cfm?varlan=english">Nafta`s Commission on Environmental Cooperation homepage: Maize and Biodiversity -The Effects of transgenic Maize in Mexico</a></p><p><a href="http://www.newfarm.org/international/pan-am_don/aug04/oaxaca.shtml">New Farm: Transgenic contamination of Mexican corn adds insult to NAFTA injury</a></p><p><a href="http://www.newfarm.org/international/pan-am_don/aug04/tepotzetlan.shtml">New Farm: Growing corn in Mexico, post NAFTA</a>