Germany defeats France to swing EU vote in favour of herbicide glyphosate
Germany defeated its key EU ally France in a very tight vote on Monday to clear the use of the
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Application of genetically modified poplar trees (Populus trichocarpa L.) with changed biomass production properties into field experiments during 2010-2014 –
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the just-published research paper providing important evidence of the destructive effects of top-down policies
The just-published research paper providing important evidence of the destructive effects of top-down policies, including agriculture, forest management, and conservation
EU renews glyphosate for five years as Germany swings the balance
A much-awaited qualified majority of EU member states was reached today (27 November) for the re-authorisation of the world’s most
Read moreMonsanto Admits Untested Roundup Herbicide Could Cause Cancer in Secret Court Documents
In secret internal Monsanto documents released last week by legal firms in the U.S. it was revealed how Monsanto scientists
Read moreWarning of ‘ecological Armageddon’ after dramatic plunge in insect numbers
The abundance of flying insects has plunged by three-quarters over the past 25 years, according to a new study that
Read moreForty-six farmers spraying Monsanto’s GM Bt cotton died after inhaling the pesticide
Pradip Maitra, Hindustan Times, reports that in Vidharba, 46 farmers growing Monsanto’s Bt cotton died after inhaling poisonous pesticide whilst
Read moreGM Crops Won’t Feed the Hungry, But Agroecology Will
Dear Friends and Colleagues
GM Crops Won’t Feed the Hungry, But Agroecology Will
A recent journal paper entitled “A Risky Solution for the Wrong Problem: Why GMOs won’t Feed the Hungry of the World” concludes that the basic problem with a supply-side solution to global hunger, involving the use of genetically modified (GM) crops, is that it does not address the issue of food access for the poorest of the poor.
The principal GM crops in the world today are soybeans, maize, cotton, and canola. Most of these GM crops are not consumed directly, but are used as animal feed (soybeans, maize, and cotton byproducts), a sugar substitute (high-fructose corn syrup), vegetable oil (canola), or fiber (cotton). In wealthier countries, farmers are finding that GM insect-resistant Bt crops do not resolve the problem of pest populations developing pesticide resistance. They also do not avoid the broad-spectrum pesticide problem, wherein Bt not only harms the targeted pest population, but other non-target organisms. Finally, there are growing concerns about gene escape from herbicide-resistant crops to other crops and weeds.
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BELWEDER DECLARATION: “The Charter of Real Farming and Real Food”
We, the undersigned, believe that industrial methods of food production constitute a very serious threat to the Polish people and
Read moreLegal opinion: Monsanto’s activities have negative impact on basic human rights
On Tuesday April 18th the five international judges of the Monsanto Tribunal presented their legal opinion. They have come to
Read moreDNA damage and methylation induced by glyphosate in peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Please cite this article as: Kwiatkowska, M., Reszka, E., Woźniak, K., Jabłońska, E., Michałowicz, J., Bukowska, B., DNA damage and
Read moreGlyphosate Exposure and Increased Frequency of Cancer in Argentina
Glyphosate Exposure and Increased Frequency of Cancer in Argentina
In 1996, Argentina began to grow genetically modified (GM) crops, which currently cover 25 million hectares on which 12 million people live. These crops have generated a substantial increase in pesticide use. In 2013, Argentina sprayed 240,000 tons of glyphosate.
The town of Monte Maiz lies at the heart of Argentina’s agricultural area, where soy, maize, and wheat are grown. In recent years, local governmental authorities along with local residents and doctors have been worried about an apparent increase in the number of people suffering from cancer, in particular since the introduction of GM herbicide-resistant crops and the massive use of glyphosate in conjunction. The Mayor and residents of Monte Maiz requested an environmental health study.
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