Roundup Ready Crops No Panacea Says Institute For Science In Society
CategoriesAccording to Dr Mae-Wan Ho and Prof Joe Cummins of the Institute for Science in Society, "GM crops have failed on every count". Crops that are genetically modified to resist Monsanto's Roundup herbicide, also known by the chemical - glyphosate - are a resounding failure in economic terms as well as from an environmental and health point of view. Bt crops, which contain a bacterial gene that poisons insects, fare no better.
Contrary to the constant hype from biotech companies, the use of glyphosate-resistant crops has not led to diminished use of the pesticide. On the contrary, superweeds resistant to the herbicide require increased use which poisons the countryside and our water supply. Yields are also not so hot. In many cases, they are lower than with the conventional plants that have not been genetically modified.
The conclusion: "We must wipe GM crops off the globe now and shift comprehensively to non-GM sustainable agriculture."
Read the whole article here: Roundup Ready Sudden Death, Superweeds, Allergens…
posted by Sepp Hasslberger on Tuesday October 4 2005
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