Websites:
GMWatch sends out daily, weekly or monthly email bulletins that give all the latest news and comment on GM foods and crops, with particular emphasis on exposing the lies and deception behind the global push for GM technology. Subscription to bulletins is free.
GMWatch Myth Makers provides an A-Z of the people and groups involved in the push for GMOs. As well as thumbnail sketches of the different individuals and organisations, it includes links to profiles and articles efor more detailed information. Together these serve as a guide to the networks of power, lobbying and deceptive PR around the GM issue.
GM Freeze is a campaigning organisation based in the UK that has details on all the latest actions that people can take to oppose the spread of GM foods and crops.
GeneWatch UK monitors developments in genetic technologies from a public interest, human rights, environmental protection and animal welfare perspective.
Biosafety Information Centre, run by the Third World Network, has information and downloadable briefing papers on biosafety problems with GM crops and foods worldwide.
U.S. Right to Know investigate the influence of the corporations who own most of the world's seeds and pesticides over public policy, universities and the media.
Bioscience Resource Project is a user-friendly website with science stories on biotechnology and critiques of corporate 'junk' science, exposures of conflicts of interest, and news on the persecution of whistleblowers.
Books:
Claire Robinson, John Fagan, Michael Antoniou, GMO Myths & Truths: A Citizen's Guide to the Evidence on the Safety and Efficacy of Genetically Modified Crops and Foods, 4th Edition, Earth Open Source, 2018.
This book, co-authored by two genetic engineers and an editor at GMWatch, uses scientific and other documented evidence to expose the many false claims made for GM crops.
Steven Druker, Altered Genes, Twisted Truth: How the Venture to Genetically Engineer Our Food Has Subverted Science, Corrupted Government, and Systematically Deceived the Public, Clear River Press, 2014.
A US lawyer's investigation into the history of fraud and deceit that ushered in the era of GM crops and foods.
Guy Cook, Genetically Modified Language: The Discourse of Arguments for GM Crops and Food, Routledge, 2004.
A linguist's clearly explained analysis of how proponents of GM food and crops manipulate language to frame the GM debate to their advantage.
Andy Rees, Genetically Modified Food: A Short Guide for the Confused, Pluto Press, 2006.
An invaluable introduction to the issues. Accessible but does not compromise on scientific and factual accuracy.
Andrew Rowell, Don't Worry, It's Safe to Eat, Earthscan, 2003.
This investigation of science, politics and our food production system exposes the bogus science, political interference and flawed policies that threaten our food supply. Includes a thorough examination of various GM scandals. See Immoral Maize: Extract from Don't Worry, It's Safe to Eat by Andrew Rowell
Jeffrey Smith, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Modified Foods, Yes! Books, 2006.
A masterpiece of science communication which should be required reading for all those who pretend that there is no evidence of harm from GM foods. It's laid out so that you can get the point of each chapter whether you skim, read in slightly more detail, or want all the small print. You don't have to be a scientist to understand it.
Jeffrey Smith, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Food You're Eating, Green Books, 2004; originally published by Yes! Books, USA, 2003.
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