Myth Makers

An A-Z of the people and groups behind the push for GM. It includes links to the web portal GMWatch SpinProfiles - our in-depth guide to the networks of power, lobbying and deceptive PR around the GM issue.

 

Economic Human Rights Project
USA
A project of the Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise dedicated to promoting the idea that environmentally conscious policies "perpetuate poverty, misery, disease and early death in developing countries".
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
Linked to: Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise

EuropaBio
Belgium
"The voice of the European biotech industry". Has over 600 companies as members, including the GM giants Bayer, Monsanto, and Novartis.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
Linked to: Bayer, Monsanto, Novartis

European Federation of Biotechnology
European Union
Has corporate membership of around 100 companies with biotech interests.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
Linked to: Klaus Ammann, Biotechnology Industry Organisation

European Science and Environment Forum
UK
A front group set up with money from Big Tobacco, connects to Roger Bate and Julian Morris.
Profiles: GMWatch SpinProfile
Linked to: Roger Bate, Institute of Economic Affairs, Julian Morris
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