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Free New Zealand in Food & Environment, 1st
December 2004
Public back concerns over soil contamination: National audit needed
There have been many enquiries from the public and media concerning
High Court hearing into ERMA's monitoring of soil at the PPL GE-sheep
site. The public interest shows that many people are concerned by
the lack of an integrated system to monitor and protect soil health.
This is an issue of such public interest that a national audit of
soil quality should be undertaken, particularly in regard to sites
where GE experiments have been allowed.
Soil health is a core concern for the economy and human health.
Recent cases of contamination in parts of Auckland and Taranaki
add to the growing public concern for New Zealand's sustainability.
GE experiments with crops or livestock in the field have physiological
impacts that have to be controlled and monitored. Failure to do
so continues to erode public confidence in the adequacy of the regulatory
system.
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Contact Jon Carapiet - 021 050 7681
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