GMO Debate NYC 2014

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New York, New York<br />
December 3, 2014<br />
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Robert Fraley, the Executive VP & Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto and Alison Van Eenennaam, Genomics and Biotechnology Researcher, UC Davis  take on Dr. Charles Benbrook, Research Professor, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources and Margaret Mellon, Science Policy Consultant & Fmr. Senior Scientist, Union of Concerned Scientists for a nationally broadcast debate on the pros and cons of Genetically Engineered foods moderated by ABC correspondent John Donvan held at the Kauffman Center. <br />
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The debates are created by Intelligence Squared U.S. and can be heard by 220+ NPR stations across the nation. The series is based on the traditional Oxford-style debate format, with one side proposing and the other side opposing a sharply-framed motion.