George Monbiot


genetic engineering

Seeds of Distraction
The biotech companies want us to consider everything except their motives. Read more – ‘Seeds of Distraction’.
The Enemies of Science
Nothing damages science more than forcing researchers to develop GM Read more – ‘The Enemies of Science’.
Let’s Do a Monsanto
The government doesn’t really want the GM debate it’s just launched, but let’s give it one anyway Read more – ‘Let’s Do a Monsanto’.
The Covert Biotech War
The corporations seeking to force GM food into reluctant markets are opening new fronts in their internet campaign against their critics. Read more – ‘The Covert Biotech War’.
Corporate Phantoms
New findings reveal a web of deceit around GM food, in which the Prime Minister has now been caught. Read more – ‘Corporate Phantoms’.
Market Force
As free traders shelter behind repressive regimes, GM crops are being driven into reluctant markets Read more – ‘Market Force’.
Manipulated Facts
Genes aren’t the only things being engineered by the biotech companies. Read more – ‘Manipulated Facts’.
Totalitarian Capitalism
Corporations are seizing the genome, but that’s only the beginning Read more – ‘Totalitarian Capitalism’.
Modified Truth
Channel 4 has hired a charlatan to make its science programmes Read more – ‘Modified Truth’.
Does Blair have a democracy gene?
The Government claims to be neutral towards GMOs. It isn’t. Read more – ‘Does Blair have a democracy gene?’.
Human Traffic
Just as predicted, new laws have allowed corporations to seize our genes Read more – ‘Human Traffic’.
The Vampires Get the Bloodbank
Lord Sainsbury’s conflicts of interest should disqualify him from government Read more – ‘The Vampires Get the Bloodbank’.
Beating the Agro-industrial Complex
Citizen power is wresting food production away from ruthless corporations Read more – ‘Beating the Agro-industrial Complex’.
Rigged Trials
Experimental releases of GM crops are a scientific nonsense Read more – ‘Rigged Trials’.
Feeding the Hunger Machine
The Nuffield Council has produced the most asinine biotechnology report ever written Read more – ‘Feeding the Hunger Machine’.
Idiot Savants
Some of Britain’s most eminent scientists are engaged in an economic war against the poor Read more – ‘Idiot Savants’.
Tested by Animals
Using animal testing for experiments in germline gene therapy is doubly repugnant Read more – ‘Tested by Animals’.
Counter-spun
At last the tide is turning against genetic engineering Read more – ‘Counter-spun’.
Monsanto Sells Hunger
The biotech company threatens Africa with starvation Read more – ‘Monsanto Sells Hunger’.
Emotional Blackmail
How disabled people ended up campaigning for a predatory drugs firm Read more – ‘Emotional Blackmail’.
The Monsanto Monster
One corporation’s attempt to take over the world Read more – ‘The Monsanto Monster’.
Social Engineering
Watch out for Monsanto – this obscure company is trying to take over the foodchain Read more – ‘Social Engineering’.
The Baby Superstore
Gene therapy could enable the rich to buy their way out of society Read more – ‘The Baby Superstore’.
Science with Scruples
Science with Scruples Read more – ‘Science with Scruples’.
Crossing the Species Barrier
We desperately need a public debate about xenotransplantation Read more – ‘Crossing the Species Barrier’.
Blind Faith And Science
Genetic engineering will transfer power from the poor to the rich Read more – ‘Blind Faith And Science’.