All articles by Ned Stafford – Page 2
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NewsFuture of GM in Germany hangs in the balance
German science academy speaks out in favour of GM crops as debate begins on whether to ban them
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NewsState of Europe’s environment scrutinised
European Environment Agency voices environmental concerns, but says progress has been made
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NewsEurope mulls laws to tackle microplastic scourge
Move follows call by five EU states to ban microplastics in consumer care products
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News€2.7bn research cuts to fund Europe's stimulus package unveiled
Big losers from Horizon 2020 science programme include Europe’s technology institute and the European Research Council
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NewsNew EU law set to open door to GM crops
Legislation that will let member states ban GMOs expected to ease approval of GM crops by Europe
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NewsEmissions trading scheme faces industry skepticism in South Korea
Businesses claim that cap and trade will cost them trillions of won and damage competitiveness
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NewsPlan to divert EU research cash into investment fund gets chilly response from scientists
European commission president wants to shift €2.7 billion to bolster weak economies
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NewsPlea for EU to act on GM from plant scientists
Open letter from top researchers decries politicisation of the approval process for genetically modified crops
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NewsEuropean scientists rally to protest jobs and funding crisis
Marches across the continent aim to raise the plight of research and emphasise its economic importance
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NewsAustralia's chief scientist makes pitch for science
Ian Chubb calls on the government to set out a long-term plan for research, but there are doubts the plea will be heard
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NewsResearch on ice at British Antarctic base
Coolant leak means experiments at the research station are unlikely to start again until the summer
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NewsUS labs urged to develop stronger ‘culture of safety’
Report looks at new ways to prevent lethal accidents in chemistry labs
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EU plan to let member states decide on GM
Draft directive would let countries choose whether to ban the cultivation of genetically modified crops
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NewsEuropean chemical regulations failing consumers
Consumer group claims that there are too many gaps in current rules on chemicals in clothes, toys, tattoo inks
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NewsSynthetic biology vision for Europe unveiled
Chemistry will contribute to nascent field with applications across medicine, chemicals and agriculture
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BusinessRoche disputes unethical East German trial claims
Internal investigation concludes that 1980s trials were legally run and patients gave proper consent
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NewsGM maize poised for approval in Europe
European commission is also examining the feasibility of allowing nationwide bans on engineered crops
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NewsEurope wants to get tough on plastic waste
Parliament sets its sights on lightweight carrier bags and ‘dangerous plastics’
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NewsFears over pesticide link to foetal brain harm
European food safety body lowers exposure levels for two neonicotinoid insecticides
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NewsControversial GM maize cancer link paper retracted
Journal retracts paper for ‘inconclusive’ results while author vows to fight the decision