The European Court of Justice has ruled that genetically modified plants must be strictly regulated, even if they are no different from natural varieties. A sad day for all who trust scientific facts.
The decision opens the door for deniers of facts in all areas.
If scientific results are of no value with regard to genetic engineering, why should the discussion about climate change be guided by them? Or in medicine?
Good news for America: In one of the top areas of current R&D, Europe has kicked itself out of the game.
Full story: [bbc.co.uk]
Unlike climate change, the negative reaction to GMOs comes largely from the left, and at times resembles a religious movement, more than it does a fact-based, scientifically argued position.
@Matias There are times, it seems, when the EU gets ahead of itself.