Scientists rebuke Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of ‘pesticide-soaked’ vegetables and fruits – Genetic Literacy Project

The safety and nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables is verified by decades of science.  Toxicology studies and analyses confirm the safety while nutrition research shows the numerous health benefits of eating a produce-rich diet.  The body of scientific research should reassure consumers that whether they choose organic or conventional produce, they can eat both with confidence and the right choice is to always eat more.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/03/20/scientists-rebuke-environmental-working-groups-dirty-dozen-list-of-pesticide-soaked-vegetables-and-fruits/

Concerned about pesticide levels in food? Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list ignores organic pesticides while misrepresenting conventional trace chemical dangers – Genetic Literacy Project

The Environmental Working Group wants to insure allied journalists like Sheila Kaplan that their new “dirty dozen” list is almost ready to be copied and pasted into articles promoting the organic industry.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/27/concerned-about-pesticide-levels-in-food-environmental-working-groups-dirty-dozen-list-ignores-organic-pesticides-while-misrepresenting-conventional-trace-chemical-dangers/

Viewpoint: Concerned whether pesticides in the environment are safe? Listen to hands-on experts, not ideologues – Genetic Literacy Project

Few environmental issues are more controversial than the potential danger of pesticides used to tame weeds and disease in crops. Supporters of the discriminating use of pesticides, including many farmers, scientists, and regulators defend their use. 
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/07/viewpoint-concerned-whether-pesticides-in-the-environment-are-safe-listen-to-hands-on-experts-not-ideologues/

‘Mania of zero risk’: How environmentalists inflame concerns about farm chemicals, increasing anti-GM food rejectionism and the degradation of waterways – Genetic Literacy Project

Food Watch warns, wrongly, that trace amounts of mineral oil can get into our food and seriously endanger consumers, calling for “zero tolerance”
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/01/10/mania-of-zero-risk-how-environmentalists-inflame-concerns-about-farm-chemicals-increasing-anti-gm-food-rejectionism-and-the-degradation-of-waterways/

Viewpoint: Pollinator ecotoxicologist on how much danger current pesticides pose to honeybees – Genetic Literacy Project

Dan Schmehl is a pollinator ecotoxicologist for Bayer, who has done some incredible work testing the effects of potential new agrochemicals on bees. 
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/12/08/viewpoint-pollinator-ecotoxicologist-on-how-much-danger-current-pesticides-pose-to-honeybees/

Pesticides are critical to grow food, but concerns are widespread. Here’s why they are overblown – and a look at the cutting-edge RNA genetic tools designed to reduce health risks even more – Genetic Literacy Project

For farmers to supply society with food, fiber and fuel they must battle pests. There is no magic, natural way to avoid this issue. The “enemies” include insects, mites, fungi, bacteria, viruses and weeds. Many of these challenges are becoming even more problematic with changes in the climate that extend the overwintering range of some pests and accelerating their life-cycles. 
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/12/06/pesticides-are-critical-to-grow-food-but-concerns-are-widespread-heres-why-they-are-overblown-and-a-look-at-the-cutting-edge-rna-genetic-tools-designed-to-reduce-health-risks-even/

Let’s Talk Farming: What’s The Scoop On Pesticides? – SAIFood

What is it that we know about pesticides and agriculture? Pesticide use is very different in crop production in comparison to our lawn and garden care. Chelsea explains when, what and why pesticides are so important to our crops.
— Read on saifood.ca/scoop-on-pesticide-ltf2/

Viewpoint: Global policy analyst on why Europe’s goal to reduce pesticide use by 50% is dangerously misguided – Genetic Literacy Project

Alexander Bernhuber, environmental spokesman for the ÖVP in the European Parliament, is to represent the interests of EU agriculture in the negotiations to revise the EU Pesticides Regulation. From autumn, the European Parliament will be intensively negotiated about the future handling of plant protection products.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/08/19/viewpoint-global-policy-analyst-on-why-europes-goal-to-reduce-pesticide-use-by-50-is-dangerously-misguided/

Farmer’s perspective: In defense of judicious use of agricultural pesticides – Genetic Literacy Project

I’m no stranger to the controversy that surrounds pesticide use. However, I’d love a chance to explain the benefits I see and my thoughts on the negative perceptions.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/07/29/farmers-perspective-in-defense-of-judicious-use-of-agricultural-pesticides/

Viewpoint: Don’t believe fear-mongering — Here’s why trace pesticide residues in food pose no risk to to humans – Genetic Literacy Project

Everyone, including me, would like food products to be free from pesticide residues. However, the question is, would the world be able to feed itself without the use of plant protection products?
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2022/07/22/viewpoint-dont-believe-fear-mongering-heres-why-trace-pesticide-residues-in-food-pose-no-risk-to-to-humans/