The multi-billion-dollar organic industry is thriving in large part because of dishonesty.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/07/viewpoint-do-organic-farms-really-produce-chemical-free-healthier-food/
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Deep dive into the science and history of Monsanto’s glyphosate-based weed killer | Genetic Literacy Project
The science behind the product, the fight over glyphosate, and the research behind the formulations.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/12/deep-dive-into-the-science-and-history-of-monsantos-glyphosate-based-weed-killer/
Reality check: Eating locally grown food isn’t always the most sustainable option | Genetic Literacy Project
Eating local has not achieved its goal of reducing emissions through fewer food miles. The fix could include embracing genetic engineering.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/08/reality-check-eating-locally-grown-food-isnt-always-the-most-sustainable-option/
Potato breeding ‘revolution’ aims to safeguard spuds against proliferating pests and climate change | Genetic Literacy Project
In Peru and around the world, enhancing the potato has become a high priority. It is the most important food crop after wheat and rice. Potatoes are
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/11/potato-breeding-revolution-aims-to-safeguard-spuds-against-proliferating-pests-and-climate-change/
Plant scientists: Anti-GMO activism has warped the public’s understanding of biotechnology | Genetic Literacy Project
Public perception of genetically engineered (GE) crops is being manipulated by organizations that purport to represent the interests of consumers and the
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/11/plant-scientists-anti-gmo-activism-has-warped-the-publics-understanding-of-biotechnology/
Rebellion against Europe’s ‘innovation-killing’ crop gene editing regulations grows among scientists, frustrated member states | Genetic Literacy Project
Will Europe continue to be a science backwater? Does gene editing have a future in this part of the world?
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2019/02/11/rebellion-against-europes-innovation-killing-crop-gene-editing-regulations-grows-among-scientists-frustrated-member-states/
BS: Academics feel the invisible hand of politicians and big agriculture | barfblog
BS: Academics feel the invisible hand of politicians and big agriculture | barfblog
— Read on www.barfblog.com/2019/02/bs-academics-feel-the-invisible-hand-of-politicians-and-big-agriculture/
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