USDA Deregulates Yet Another New GMO Crop
In the span of just three weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has decided to deregulate three new GMO crops, despite opposition from legions of concerned scientists, farmers and...
View ArticleMonsanto GMO Corn: Coming Soon to a Produce Aisle Near You
Fresh sweet corn is one of the best things about this time of year. But watch out! Big Agra giant, Monsanto, has just announced that it will introduce GMO fresh sweet corn to the U.S. consumer market...
View ArticleAre GMOs Causing You to Gain Weight?
Findings from research in Norway show that if you want to avoid obesity, you must abstain from eating genetically engineered (GE) corn and corn-based products, as well as meat from animals that are fed...
View ArticleGMO Corn Banned for Human Consumption Turns Up in Saudi Arabian Food Supply
StarLink maize, a GMO corn banned a decade ago, has been found in food products in Saudi Arabia. This unsettling news raises the question of how an illegal form of GM corn that was supposedly...
View ArticleIs Organic Food Really Worth It?
Yes, if you can afford it—and if not, here are some strategies. It’s a decision we need to make every time we go to the store: should I buy organic? Except for those few for whom money is no object,...
View ArticleGMOs and the Dwindling Bee Population: The Deadly Connection
The nightmarish consequences of tampering with nature through GMOs continue to unfold, as one of the worst fears associated with them are being seen – honeybees are dying off at an alarming rate around...
View ArticleMonsanto “Goes Organic” and Wins “Sustainability Award”?
This isn’t a spoof. In addition to this story, we’ll provide you with a round-up of GMO-related news, including why your neighbor may shortly be planting GMO grass right next to you. Action alerts...
View ArticleWhat’s the Next GMO Crop? ‘Agent Orange’ Soybeans and Corn
Just when you think the news about GMO crops couldn’t be worse, the biotechnology industry has ratcheted up things a notch. Dow Chemical is seeking approval from the USDA for a new GM variety of corn...
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