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Owen Roberts
Tag Archives: science
Farmers, researchers are keys to new economic agenda
To a major extent, last week’s federal election was based on fear. But I disagree with those who say the new federal government was elected because of Canadians’ fear of instability. If that’s true, why did so many people vote … Continue reading
Posted in Guelph Mercury
Tagged economics, farmers, Guelph Mercury, research, science, Urban Cowboy
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Science beat precaution in anti-biotech bill defeat
Critics of science argue it alone is inadequate for making public policy. Evidence-based findings, they say, must be measured against the peoples’ pulse. Only with the public’s blessing can science be considered a reasonable foundation for creating policy. Ideally, this … Continue reading
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Tagged biotechnology, Enviropig, farmers, farming, food, Guelph Mercury, precautionary principle, research, science, Urban Cowboy
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All about the Enviropig, straight from the horse’s mouth
Few advances in science from the University of Guelph have generated as much interest as the Enviropig, which has been genetically altered to excrete less phosphorous. You can learn about the Enviropig firsthand from Guelph scientist Cecil Forsberg, who was … Continue reading
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Tagged biotechnology, Enviropig, ethics, food, genetic engineering, pork producers, research, science, University of Guelph
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