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Would gene editing of crops be good for the planet?

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The Government has announced plans to allow gene editing of crops to help them withstand extreme weather caused by climate change. But some warn it’s not a long-term solution to the crisis.

Director of the Conservative Environment Network Sam Hall says it’s a “win for the climate”. 

But climate justice activist Daze Aghaji says there’s no “long-term evidence” on how it could impact the environment

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