ENVIRONMENT

The Fox (Monsanto) Buys the Chicken Coop (Beeologics)

March 9, 2013 8

Why would one of the largest purveyors of pesticides, genetically engineered seeds and agrochemicals want to buy a company which has been seeking solutions to the escalating threats to the world bee population? Monsanto spokeswomen […]

ENVIRONMENT

How GMO’s Contribute to Environmental Damages

March 8, 2013 2

Corn and soy—much of which are genetically engineered—are rapidly overtaking native grasslands in a number of US states. This is a trend that may have a not-so-insignificant impact on our environment and subsequently, our ability to secure […]

ENVIRONMENT

Hungary Destroys All Monsanto GMO Corn Fields

March 8, 2013 19

Hungary has taken a bold stand against biotech giant Monsanto and genetic modification by destroying 1000 acres of maize found to have been grown with genetically modified seeds, according to Hungary deputy state secretary of […]

HEALTH

Top 7 Genetically Modified Crops

March 7, 2013 2

Check your pantry. Do you have any cereals, crackers, cookies, snack bars, soy milk or baby formula in there? How about anything with corn syrup or processed food made from corn on your shelves? If […]

GOVERNMENT

The Revolving Door: Waste Management, Monsanto, and the EPA

March 6, 2013 2

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), its mission is to ensure “federal laws protecting human health and the environment are enforced fairly and effectively”. The agency is responsible for regulating many of the nation’s largest […]

HEALTH

What’s the Problem With GMOs?

March 5, 2013 2

Q: What are GMOs and should I be concerned about them in my food? A: GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) have been created through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology (also called genetic engineering, or GE). […]

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