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News Releases New Event at BCPC Congress and Exhibition 2007 23 March 2007 This year's International Plan Protection Congress (IPPC) is set to stage a new event in the form of a debate based on controversial environmental scientist, Rachel Carson. The Congress, hosted by the British Crop Production Council (BCPC) and taking place in Glasgow during October, will stage the debate entitled: 'The house believes that Rachel Carson would not today have written Silent Spring'. 2007 is the centenary of the birth of Rachel Carson and the debate will focus on many issues and concerns raised in her book 'Silent Spring' and how relevant they are both to agriculture in the 21st Century and the global threat from climate change. Leading for the motion is Dr Lewis Smith, Syngenta with opposition for the motion being led by Lord Peter Melchett of the Soil Association. "It is important to revisit Rachel Carson's concerns around farming systems and examine the links with current thinking on climate change," says David Atkinson, vice chair of BCPC. "We are looking forward to a thought-provoking debate which will challenge delegates' thinking and help people to raise questions." The XVI International Plant Protection Congress takes place in Glasgow from 15th-18th October 2007. For more information about the Congress programme and exhibition details visit: www.bcpc.org/ippc2007. |
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