{"id":42883,"date":"2017-05-16T07:20:49","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T05:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=42883"},"modified":"2017-05-15T12:55:54","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T10:55:54","slug":"earth-day-recap-how-plant-science-can-lead-to-a-more-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/earth-day-recap-how-plant-science-can-lead-to-a-more-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Earth Day Recap: How Plant Science Can Lead To A More Sustainable Future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earth Day brings people from all walks of life together under one common goal: raising awareness of environmental protection. This year, all eyes were on science, and GMO Answers wanted to take a deeper look at plant science and biotechnology\u2019s positive impact on agriculture and on farmers. In a new post at the GMO Answers Medium page, we recap sixth generation Florida farmer Lawson Mozley\u2019s discussion of the technology behind food production, specifically related to GMOs, during his Facebook Live chat<\/a> on the GMO Answers Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For farmers like Lawson, however, one day a year isn\u2019t enough to acknowledge biotechnology\u2019s significant impact on the work they do and the food we eat.<\/p>\n

Lawson explains that genetic engineering is one of the greatest tools farmers have at their disposal. Thanks to genetically engineered (GE) crops, farmers can produce more food, while preserving natural resources. During the Facebook Live, he highlighted that his family \u201chas been on the same land for over 150 years and I hope we\u2019re able to stay there for at least 150 more. Biotechnology is possibly the single best tool to ensure that future.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about how plant science can lead to a more sustainable future, please visit the GMO Answers Medium.com<\/a> page, and GMOAnswers.com<\/a>
\nAbout the author – Michael Stebbins<\/p>\n

Michael Stebbins is the Director of External Engagement for the Council for Biotechnology Information. Raised on a fruit farm just outside Buffalo, N.Y, he has been in Washington, D.C. for more than 20 years working on a variety of issues in the medical, science, and technology fields.<\/p>\n

He started his education at the College of William and Mary and finished up at Cornell University, with a focus on science communication.<\/p>\n

In his spare time, he enjoys going to the dog park with his rescue dogs, and following rugby and track and field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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