The European Union had approved a number of geneticallymodified crops until late 1998. But

The European Union had approved a number of genetically

modified crops until late 1998. But growing public concern

over its supposed environmental and health risks led several 【M1】______

EU countries to demand a moratorium (暂时禁止) on imports

of any new GM produce. By late 1999 there were enough such

country to block any new approvals of GM produce. 【M2】______

Last year, America filed a complaint at the WTO about the

moratorium, arguing that it was an illegal trade barrier

because there was no scientific base for it. 【M3】______

As more studies have been completed on the effects

of GM crops, the greens' case for them has weakened. 【M4】______

Much evidence has emerged of health risks from eating 【M5】______

them. And, overall, the studies have shown that the

environmental effects on modified crops are, not always 【M6】______

as serious as the greens claim. Nevertheless, environmentalists

continue to find fault of such studies and argue that 【M7】______

they are inconclusive.

While Americans seem happy enough to consume food made

from GM crops, opinion polls continue to show that European

consumers dislike the idea. Europeans seem be taking the attitude 【M8】______

which, since there remains the slightest possibility of adverse 【M9】______

consequences and since it is clear how they, as consumers, benefit 【M10】______

from GM crops, they would rather not run the risk.

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