added 2007 Thu Jun 14 16:52:12 by Neophile
Organic foods can be labelled "GM-free" even if they contain up to 0.9% genetically modified content, European agriculture ministers decided yesterday.
Organic foods can be labelled "GM-free" even if they contain up to 0.9% genetically modified content, European agriculture ministers decided yesterday.
added 2007 Sat May 26 20:45:40 by capn_caveman
Researchers have created what could be the next generation of transgenic crops by inserting a gene for herbicide resistance from a bacterium into plants.
Researchers have created what could be the next generation of transgenic crops by inserting a gene for herbicide resistance from a bacterium into plants.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 14:05:29 by pagey
Despite rising gasoline prices, General Motors quietly has dropped the hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. GM's next hybrid pickups are due in about 18 months.
Despite rising gasoline prices, General Motors quietly has dropped the hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. GM's next hybrid pickups are due in about 18 months.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 0:04:57 by populist
Inserted foreign genes might create multiple proteins, with unpredictable consequences.
Inserted foreign genes might create multiple proteins, with unpredictable consequences.
added 2007 Wed Apr 25 21:02:54 by populist
A former agricultural adviser to US presidents says the failure of a genetically modified field pea trial should act as a warning for future GM crop testing.
A former agricultural adviser to US presidents says the failure of a genetically modified field pea trial should act as a warning for future GM crop testing.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 17:24:44 by TimALoftis
What did Chrysler do with its highly publicized production glut? Unloaded them onto fleets. Between September and February, 48.5-percent of Chrysler's sales were sold in quantities of ten or more. Even more troubling to dealers and consumers, close to 80-percent were bought up by rental car companies.
What did Chrysler do with its highly publicized production glut? Unloaded them onto fleets. Between September and February, 48.5-percent of Chrysler's sales were sold in quantities of ten or more. Even more troubling to dealers and consumers, close to 80-percent were bought up by rental car companies.
added 2007 Sun Apr 8 19:49:54 by populist
A mysterious decimation of bee populations has German beekeepers worried, while a similar phenomenon in the United States is gradually assuming catastrophic proportions. The consequences for agriculture and the economy could be enormous.
A mysterious decimation of bee populations has German beekeepers worried, while a similar phenomenon in the United States is gradually assuming catastrophic proportions. The consequences for agriculture and the economy could be enormous.
added 2007 Fri Apr 6 18:30:05 by Neophile
Pineapple will give way to biotech seed crops in Kunia as Monsanto Co. expands its acreage in the state by purchasing lands once tended by Del Monte Fresh Produce Hawaii.
Pineapple will give way to biotech seed crops in Kunia as Monsanto Co. expands its acreage in the state by purchasing lands once tended by Del Monte Fresh Produce Hawaii.
added 2007 Sun Apr 1 15:31:37 by TimALoftis
The car show may be in gigantic New York City, but attendees don't need to look far to find a little bit of Motown in the Big Apple.
The car show may be in gigantic New York City, but attendees don't need to look far to find a little bit of Motown in the Big Apple.
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added 2007 Tue Mar 27 12:53:35 by pagey
General Motors Corp. is not actively pursuing a purchase of the Chrysler Group after talking in January about a potential transaction, people familiar with the talks say.
General Motors Corp. is not actively pursuing a purchase of the Chrysler Group after talking in January about a potential transaction, people familiar with the talks say.
added 2007 Mon Mar 26 16:36:14 by TimALoftis
Washington Post writer Warren Brown recently spent some quality time in Switzerland with a Chevy Matiz and came away feeling that it's not suitable for American roads.
Washington Post writer Warren Brown recently spent some quality time in Switzerland with a Chevy Matiz and came away feeling that it's not suitable for American roads.
added 2007 Sat Mar 24 14:06:23 by TimALoftis
DaimlerChrysler AG's stock soared Friday to its highest level in more than six years amid indications that the bidding for the Chrysler Group has begun in earnest.
DaimlerChrysler AG's stock soared Friday to its highest level in more than six years amid indications that the bidding for the Chrysler Group has begun in earnest.
added 2007 Sat Mar 24 5:54:45 by Neophile
When you bite into an apple, you pretty much know what you're getting. The same can't be said for many packaged foods, which often contain ingredients that have been "genetically modified."
When you bite into an apple, you pretty much know what you're getting. The same can't be said for many packaged foods, which often contain ingredients that have been "genetically modified."
added 2007 Fri Mar 23 2:31:46 by TimALoftis
General Motors Corp. today set a new goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions produced by its U.S. plants, aiming for a 40 percent drop by 2010.
General Motors Corp. today set a new goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions produced by its U.S. plants, aiming for a 40 percent drop by 2010.
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 15:30:40 by TimALoftis
If there were any doubt that Toyota Motor Co. is emerging as a legitimate threat on a truck scene long dominated by Detroit steel, consider some of the latest maneuvers by the folks peddling American-made pickups.
If there were any doubt that Toyota Motor Co. is emerging as a legitimate threat on a truck scene long dominated by Detroit steel, consider some of the latest maneuvers by the folks peddling American-made pickups.
added 2007 Tue Mar 13 18:37:12 by Neophile
A close examination of the benefits of transgenic crops will reveal that the benefits, if they occur, are way overstated, and the costs are often ignored.
A close examination of the benefits of transgenic crops will reveal that the benefits, if they occur, are way overstated, and the costs are often ignored.
added 2007 Sat Mar 10 14:17:29 by pagey
General Motors Corp. says it will do something next week that's a rarity these days for U.S.-based automakers: report a profit.
General Motors Corp. says it will do something next week that's a rarity these days for U.S.-based automakers: report a profit.
added 2007 Sat Feb 17 15:34:02 by bhartzer
The link under discussion between big-two US automakers Chrysler and General Motors (GM) would be an alliance rather than a merger, a German newspaper report said Saturday as DaimlerChrysler stock rose on speculation of a takeover.
The link under discussion between big-two US automakers Chrysler and General Motors (GM) would be an alliance rather than a merger, a German newspaper report said Saturday as DaimlerChrysler stock rose on speculation of a takeover.
added 2007 Thu Feb 15 19:38:52 by STONERS
General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, is in discussions with DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit on an alliance to share the costs of designing and developing cars.
General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker, is in discussions with DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler unit on an alliance to share the costs of designing and developing cars.
added 2007 Sun Jan 28 19:22:13 by STONERS
By showing the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric concept car this month at the North American International Auto Show, General Motors has staked its reputation -- and a large chunk of change -- on developing cars and trucks that can be propelled by something other than just gasoline.
By showing the Chevrolet Volt plug-in electric concept car this month at the North American International Auto Show, General Motors has staked its reputation -- and a large chunk of change -- on developing cars and trucks that can be propelled by something other than just gasoline.
