QRG Anotated Bibliography

AquaBounty Technologies. http://aquabounty.com/ (accessed Sep 23, 2015)

This webpage is the home site of the company AquaBounty Technologies. The information on this site is supplied by AquaBounty technologies. I can use this article as a link that will allow readers to gain insights on what AquaBounty Technologies does and what their ethos is.

Cooper, A and Kurzer, P, Consumer Activism, EU Institutions and Global Markets: The Struggle over Biotech Foods. Journal of Public Policy [online] May, 2007, p. 103. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu/stable/40072017 (accessed Sep 3, 2015)

The article was written to examine and further the academic discussion about how the populace can overrule large institutions if they band together and refuse to cooperate with the institution. The information was gathered by examining how EU decrees about GMOs were cancelled out by the actions of the European public. It concludes that in order for large institution's degrees to work, they have to have at least a moderate amount of public support. I can use this source to highlight the opposition to genetically modified foods.

Congress.gov. H.R. 1599- Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1599. (Accessed Sep 23, 2015)

This article was written to give information on H.R. 1599. The information was gained from the bill itself. I can use this article as hyperlink that allows me to let the reader examine the details of the bill in question on their own instead of having to put the details in my article.

DW. EU Passes Controversial GMO Food Law. http://www.dw.com (accessed Sep 1, 2015)

The article was written to inform the public about a new GMO law that the EU passed. The article talks about a new law that allows European countries to expand their production of genetically modified crops. I can use this article to outline the controversy and set up context for the controversy.

Friends of the Earth. http://www.foe.org/ (accessed Sep 23, 2015)

This web page was created to give the public information on the environmental group Friends of the Earth. The information supplied on the website is provided by the group itself. I can use this article as a link to show the ethos of the group that some sources are affiliated with.

Huffington Post. Bill Nye Explains Why He Changed His Mind About GMOs. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/11/bill-nye-gmos-changed-mind_n_7245092.html. (Accessed Sep 11, 2015).

This article was written to inform the public about Bill Nye's views on GMOs. The information was gathered during an interview and its main idea is that Bill Nye used to oppose GMOs but he now supports them. I can use this article to show an argument that caused someone to switch sides in the GMO debate.


Lappe, M, Tasting Technology: the Agricultural Revolution in Genetically Engineered Plants. Gastronomica [online] Winter, 2001, p. 25. JSTOR. http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy1.library.arizona.edu/stable/10.1525/gfc.2001.1.1.25 (accessed Sep 3, 2015)

The article was written to discuss the differences in taste and possible health dangers that some people claim are posed by genetically engineered crops. The article makes its point by citing other studies that were done in the past. It focuses on the potential dangers of using genetically engineered plants. I can use this article to showcase the side that claims GMOs are dangerous and should not be used.

Learning mind. The Recombinant DNA Controversy: where will Genetic Engineering Lead Us? http://www.learning-mind.com (accessed Sep 1, 2015)

The article is written to point out the potential dangers of genetic engineering if it goes too far. The article states where genetic engineering is currently and where it could go from there. The article claims that genetically modified foods are just the tip of the iceberg for genetic engineering. I can use this article to highlight the fears of some members of the public or as a what if scenario.

The Motley Fool. Why a GMO-Free Chipotle Mexican Grill is Terrible News. http://www.fool.com (Sep 3, 2015)

The article was written to point out how, by refusing to serve a genetically modified food, Chipotle could be hurting its future. The article uses current market prices and common financial wisdom to make its point. It states that the change will increase Chipotle's prices and possibly hurt its business. I can use this article to voice the argument of the pro-GMO side of the debate.


National Public Radio. Genetically Modified Salmon: Coming to a River Near You? http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/06/24/413755699/genetically-modified-salmon-coming-to-a-river-near-you. (Accessed Sep. 11, 2015).

This article was written to inform the public about the ongoing debate about whether genetically modified salmon should be allowed to be produced and sold. The main idea of the article is that creating genetically modified salmon could lead to them escaping and damaging the environment. I can use this article to highlight the possible dangers posed by genetically engineered foods.

National Public Radio. House to States: Don't You Dare Demand GMO Labels. http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/07/23/425664015/house-to-states-dont-you-dare-demand-gmo-labels. (Accessed Sep 10, 2015).

The article was written to inform the public about a development in the debate over whether GMO foods should be mandated to have labels. The information was gathered from announcements and rulings made by congress. The main idea is that congress shot down a mandatory labeling bill. I can use this article to highlight the clash between governments and the people over GMO foods.

New York Times. Chipotle Sued Over GMO-Free Menu Claims. http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015/08/31/business/31reuters-chipotle-mexican-lawsuit-gmo.html?_r=0. (Accessed Sep 10, 2015).

This article was written to inform the public about a lawsuit filed against Chipotle. The main idea of the article is that Chipotle is being sued. I can use this article to show consumer push back against GMO foods and to show how difficult it can be to completely eliminate GMO foods in the modern world.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Questions and Answers on Food from Genetically Engineered Plants. http://www.fda.gov (accessed Sep 3, 2015)

This article was written to answer questions people have about genetically modified foods. The article gets its point across by answering questions. It states that many of the fears about GMOs are unfounded. I can use this article to examine how the pro-GMO side of the debate tries to allay the fears of the anti-GMO side.