Promise and peril Author Brown W. Journal/Series The Environmental Forum | Vol. 18(5); 30 - 38; 8 p. Date 2001 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-067549) Publisher | Place of publication Environmental Law Institute (ELI) | Washington, DC, USA Language English Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biotechnology EIA Institution Abstract Biotechnology offers humanity improved agriculture, new industrial processes, and even benefits to ecosystem management and health. However, there is also inherent danger. Food safety has received most of the press attention, but regulations exist to address it. Meanwhile, threats to the environment are where legal authority is sorely lacking