"Glenn Ashton is an environmental and scientific writer and researcher with a long-held interest in the field of genetics. With a background in geography, his main interests lie in systems analysis, looking at diverse topics ranging from oceanography to geology, and from genetics to global ecosystem interdependence. He has been actively involved in the debate around genetically engineered crops and on bio safety generally. He is one of the founding members of SAFeAGE, the SA Freeze Alliance on Genetic Engineering, and consequently takes a precautionary view on the technology. He has been widely published locally and internationally. He participates in the international social justice movement and works at all levels of governance, from local to international." http://www.jacana.co.za/58-jacana/author-pages/1867-glenn-ashton
