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Six Things to Know about Rights of Nature

Legal Planet

The problem is that focusing on the challenges of litigation risks overlooking the second RoN strategy, one that may prove much more important in the USA over time — RoN through Governance. Instead, national legislation has created a governance structure for a forest, river, and lagoon. But, even here, the challenge remains.

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Law Library of Congress Publishes Report on Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation

Nanotech

The comparative summary provides the following information: The post Law Library of Congress Publishes Report on Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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United States Prevails in USMCA Dispute on Genetically Engineered Corn

Nanotech

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 20, 2024, that the United States prevailed in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) challenging certain Mexican biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn.

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White House OSTP Outlines Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Manufacturing

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Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals. government, as well as actions from the private sector; state, local, and Tribal governments; and international partners. The report states that bold goals for the U.S.

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New device can detect airborne virus particles that cause COVID-19, says maker

Physics World

The device is currently used by the US government and commercial companies such as couriers. Smiths Detection developed their BioFlash Biological Identifier over 10 years ago to detect toxins such as ricin and pathogens like the anthrax bacterium. Jellyfish genes. Confirming virus mitigation.

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Inspiring the next generation in STEM, Frontiers sponsors Potenti’elle en Science event

Frontiers

Included among the fields represented are pharmaceutical and biotechnology, academia, and non-government organizations (NGOs). During the three-hour event, students ranging from 8 to 18 years old will hear from keynote speakers and participate in dedicated workshops for each age group led by women currently working in STEM fields.

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Council of the EU Agrees on Negotiating Mandate on Plants Obtained by New Genomic Techniques

Nanotech

The Council of the European Union (EU) announced on March 14, 2025, that the Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Governments of the Member States to the EU (Coreper) endorsed the Councils negotiating mandate on the regulation on plants obtained by new genomic techniques (NGT) and their food and feed.

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