Action against Genetic Engineering in Austria

Different banners, shown during a demonstration in Carinthia against genetically engineered maize. Messages as "GM Maize, NO THANK YOU" and "Stop GM Maize in Carinthia" are written on the banners.

Unique identifier: GP04Q8W

Type: Image

Shoot date: 04/03/1999

Locations: Austria, Carinthia, Europe, Griffen

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Evelyn Rois

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Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Action against Genetic Engineering in Austria

Greenpeace activists are protesting together with organic farmers against the imminent plantation of genetically modified maize in Griffen, Carinthia, Austria. Greenpeace researches revealed that in 16 Austrian communities, including Griffen, contract farmers of the company Pioneer plan to plant genetically engineered maize. Greenpeace is protesting with a six meters high maize cob against the risks of GE maize. The GE pollination would be a big danger for the neighbouring farmers, because they no longer will be able to sell their products as GE Free. Greenpeace activist Susanne Fromwald calls for an immediate act by Carinthian politicians to prohibit the plantation of GE Maize.

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