GMO Mosquito Release Favored In The Florida Keys
Voters in the Florida Keys are split on releasing genetically modified mosquitoes for disease prevention but in the end, it's up to Mosquito Control commissioners to decide.
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Voters in the Florida Keys are split on releasing genetically modified mosquitoes for disease prevention but in the end, it's up to Mosquito Control commissioners to decide.
The Florida Keys are known for its relaxed lifestyle but a heated debate is brewing over genetically modified mosquitoes.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave its final approval Friday for a field trial releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in the Florida Keys.
One of the company's oldest business partners — McDonald's — has rejected using any of Simplot's genetically engineered potatoes.
Food companies are pushing to trump efforts for mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods before the end of the year.
The maker of a popular baby formula says it will begin selling formula without genetically altered ingredients, G.M.O.s, by the end of the month.
It's a first for a major restaurant chain. Chipotle says it it now GMO-free.
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Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in the Florida Keys if British researchers win approval to use the bugs against two extremely painful viral diseases.
A South Florida Democrat has filed a bill that would impose labeling requirements to make sure consumers know they are buying genetically engineered foods.
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The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
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Delray Beach Police said on X the intersection of East Atlantic Avenue and Southeast 1st Avenue is closed due to the accident.
Expect on-and-off showers with a mostly cloudy to overcast sky on both Saturday and Sunday.
The boating accident happened in Buttonwood Sound, just north of Key Largo.
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