Looking Back: Environmental Impacts of Genetically Engineered Crops

University of Arizona professor Yves Carrière examined the sustainability impacts of genetically engineered crops in the United States.

7:00p Wednesday 11 Apr 2012, OSU's LaSells Stewart Center

Yves Carrière

A world-renowned expert on the ecological impacts and management of genetically engineered crops, University of Arizona professor Yves Carrière presented the findings of a recent National Academy of Sciences report on the sustainability impacts of genetically engineered crops in the United States. He also discussed the scientific record from the global use of herbicide- and insect-resistant crops, which were designed to reduce the use of pesticides, improve yields and provide economic benefits to farmers and consumers.

• about Yves Carrière
• lecture intro by OrB director Steve Strauss
• lecture slides
• podcast
• the Bottom Line - A synopsis of the main lecture

 

• streaming video of the full length lecture and Q&A

• Biotech boon comes with caveat Capital Press, 19 Apr 2012 - Article on Yves Carriére's Food for Thought lecture.

 

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