Safe or not safe: deciding what risks to accept in our environment and food

Abstract

1. Risks.- 1.1. Why are we writing about this topic?.- 1.2. Risk as a science topic and expected impact on the society.- 1.3 Analysis of the risk issues involved.- 1.4 Stakeholder and Public involvement.- 1.5 Premises for successful risk governance.- 1.6 Chapter summary.- References.- Glossary.- 2. Biodiversity at Risk.- 2.1. Why are we writing about this topic?.- 2.2. Why is biodiversity important for the world and for everyday life?.- 2.3 Science and background.- 2.4 What do we do with what we know?.- 2.5 Future prospects.- 2.6 Chapter summary.- References.- Glossary.- 3.Chemical Contaminants in food.- 3.1 Why are we writing about this topic?.- 3.2 Chemical contaminants and expected impact.- 3.3 Why is the study of health effects caused by contaminants important?.- 3.4 Dioxin: description and origin.- 3.5 Managing Risk.- 3.6 Future perspectives.-3.7 Chapter summary.- References.- Glossary.- 4. The food choices we make.- 4.1. Why are we writing about this topic?.- 4.2. Why have genetically modified food? Why is it important for the world?.- 4.3. GM crops and food.- 4.4. How genetic engineering works.- 4.5. Risk Governance: What do we do to make sure GM crops are safe?.- 4.6. What happens if risk assessment does not lead to clear answers? 4.7. Communicating GMOs.- 4.8. Addressing potential risks of GM crops: case study of Germany.- 4.9. Future prospects.- 4.10. Chapter summary.- References.- Glossary.