Dr. Goklany turns the precautionary principle around on opponents of genetically modified foods. Available in Adobe PDF format. There are some uncertainties in the production and consumption of biotech foods. There are also high environmental and public health risks associated with perpetuating conventional agriculture. No environmental issue has dominated headlines in Northwest newspapers over the past decade more than the U.S.-Canada salmon dispute, and no issue promises to dominate regional headlines this year as much as threatened salmon and the Endangered Species Act.
Study outlines a free-market approach to encouraging conservation without restricting fishing.
Alarming the public every year by threatening park closures is not necessary. Market-based user fees and privatization can solve budget strains. United States Julian Simon left a legacy of positive thinking about the link between technological advancements and natural and social welfare. Goklany summarizes and updates this body of work. Real Audio of a short radio segment.