VIDEO: Let Science Lead the GMO Debate

The debate over GMOs is a hot issue. Each side has its own opinion, so what can be done to hear only the facts? How about a science court where both sides conduct an assessment through facts only? The public would benefit if they knew that their decisions would be based solely on fact.

Aug 18, 2014

Discussing the facts and only the facts.

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