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GMOs don’t belong in the soil [VIDEO]
As genetically engineered (GE) microbes proliferate — and unless we stop them — they have the power to devastate our forests.
Op-Ed: Biologicals 2.0: Why Genetically Engineered Soil Microbes Are Concerning
On a summer day in downtown Salinas, California, a group of farmers, biotechnology start-ups and pesticide corporations gathered to talk about the...
New Book About Roundup Lawsuits Gives Behind-The-Scenes Look
In the book, the doctor details his experiences as an expert witness tasked with showing how Monsanto, the original manufacturer of the popular weed...
How IRT’s Approach to GMO 2.0 Differs from GMO 1.0
IRT’s GMO 1.0 approach was The Tipping Point Strategy. We focused on consumer buying behavior. If a sufficient number of shoppers demanded non-GMO...
Bayer: Weedkiller maker to take $2.8bn hit as sales fall
Germany’s Bayer AG says it expects to take a €2.5bn ($2.8bn; £2.2bn) hit from a slower demand for its glyphosate-based products, including the...
CRISPR causes serious DNA damage with high frequency – but it’s often overlooked
The latest in a long series of papers has been published, detailing unintended effects of CRISPR gene editing. The new review summarises the many...
Mexico’s president signs agreement with tortilla makers to only use non-GMO white corn
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador recently announced that he will sign an agreement with his country’s tortilla makers that ensures...
We need the whole truth to regulate GMOs
Former genetic engineer says imprecision of GM techniques is nothing new and must not be denied or downplayed. Below is an excellent and insightful...
New Study Shows Dangers of Childhood Exposure To Weed Killer
Childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome have increased at an alarming rate in the United States, specifically among populations of color. A new...
Bringing back neglected crops: A food and climate solution for Africa
As the food and climate crises continue to cause suffering around the world, one under-appreciated solution — neglected crops — could be a powerful...
Certified sustainable Europe-grown non-GMO soybean meal has 80% less carbon emissions than European average
According to a new study commissioned by Donau Soja, by using only certified, sustainable and non-GM soybeans, the soymeal produced at the...
Bayer reaches $6.9 million settlement with New York over Roundup safety claims
This article originally appeared on Yahoo Life by Jonathan Stempel of Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bayer AG agreed on Thursday to pay $6.9 million to...
Unintended effects found in GM soybean include increased levels of allergens
This article was originally published in GM Watch. The following analysis is provided by Third World Network. A recent study proposes a more...
GMO risk assessment – a “fact-free” exercise
This article originally published on GM Watch by Clare Robinson At a conference in honour of Dr Árpád Pusztai, Prof Vyvyan Howard exposed ongoing...
6 ways to confront pesticide industry science denial and disinformation
An analysis of internal corporate documents, reported in our Merchants of Poison case study, details how companies like Bayer, and the pesticide...