Moyers & Company. The Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds
Description
On this episode of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers talks with scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who's become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds - considered "intellectual property" by the big companies that own the patents - are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds, claiming they also harm the environment, are more costly, and leave local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva, who founded a movement in India to promote native seeds, sees this as the latest battleground in the war on planet Earth.
Runtime
26 min
Subjects
- Plant genetic engineering (8)
- Plants (88)
- Environmental policy (316)
- Evolution (Biology) (216)
- Plant diversity (33)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2012], c2012
Database
Films on Demand
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