ENVIRONMENT

Acreage for Genetically Modified Crops Declined in 2015

May 2, 2016 0

By Andrew Pollack  The world’s farmers have increased their use of genetically modified crops steadily and sharply since the technology became broadly commercialized in 1996. Not anymore. In 2015, for the first time, the acreage […]

ENVIRONMENT

Colombia to Resume Use of Glyphosate in Cocaine Fight

April 22, 2016 0

Commentary by Cathy Geibel TLB writer/reporter  OK, here goes…. the first thought that strayed into my brain after reading this was “What? the CIA couldn’t handle the competition?”  I know bad right?  I will avoid […]

ENVIRONMENT

France to Ban Glyphosate Weedkillers Due to Health Risks

April 9, 2016 1

By Lorraine Chow France is banning glyphosate mixed with certain adjuvants (additives) due to its perceived risks to human health. The move comes less than two months after Ségolène Royal, France’s minister of ecology, sustainable development and energy, […]

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