Greenpeace launched their European campaign against genetically modified rice in Luxembourg last Friday.
The aim of the campaign is to reject the European Commission's proposal to authorise pharmaceutical giant Bayer's genetically modified rice LL62. The rice is resistant to glufosinate, a pesticide which is produced by the same company. The product is highly toxic and the new European reform on pesticides plans to ban the use of glufosinate once the current authorisation expires.
Greenpeace also mentioned that most commercial distributors like supermarkets and restaurants are reluctant to sell genetically modified products. Luxembourg's public opinion is also hostile to genetically modified food: 140,000 people already signed a petition on the organisation's website.
The organisation's campaign started with the screening of 3 films on the walls of the Bock in the old city. More demonstrations are planned all over Europe to raise awareness.
For more information, please visit
www.greenpeace.org/luxembourg
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