A critique of ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops

被引：2

作者：

Moffatt, I ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Stirling, Dept Environm Sci, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND WORLD ECOLOGY | 2000年 / 7卷 / 03期

关键词：

bioethics; genetically modified crops; Scotland; consumer choice; environmental impact;

D O I：

10.1080/13504500009470044

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

The ethical and social issues of genetically modified crops as reported by the Nuffield Bioethics Committee are summarised. A critique of their findings is presented. It is argued that the apparent benefits are outweighed by the ecological, social and economic costs, and that the yields of some genetically modified crops are poorer when compared to conventional species. Furthermore, the current regulations are far too lax for consumer protection. There is an urgent need for a critical and disinterested review of the scientific basis of the research.

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页码：237 / 250

页数：14