(B.N. Frank) American opposition to genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes continues to increase (see 1, 2). Experts also continue to question the effectiveness and safety of these mosquitoes. Nevertheless, in March 2022 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the release of billions more in California and Florida. Earlier this week, a Florida state agency also approved several billion more for release into the Florida Keys.
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EPA Approves Project To Release Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in Florida Despite Opposition
(Bethany Blankley) Bugs are designed to combat Dengue fever, Yellow fever, and the Zika virus, the latter two which aren’t in Florida.