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Roundup is Monsanto’s most profitable product and defines its rise from near bankruptcy as a result of Agent Orange in the 70s. “The Millions Against Monsanto campaign was created to fight Monsanto for creating Agent Orange and Roundup (glyphosate) and other toxins that threaten human health and the environment” (Millions Against Monsanto). Roundup has facilitated Monsanto’s rise as the top seed producing company, which holds all the rights and patents to seeds to the extent that farmers cannot…

According to agricultural researcher Charles Benbrook,Ph.D., 1.6 billion kilograms of Roundup have been spewed globally since 1971. (One kilogram is approximately 2.2 pounds.) With more than 90% of USA corn grown from genetically engineered seeds, there’s little doubt that, whoever’s crunching corn chips that aren’t organic, are munching glyphosate in every bite. A Frito-Lay product fits the category, as Natural News reports. “Recent tests conducted on Frito-Lay’s SunChips product revealed the…

And to no surprise many GE manufactures at that time were spending millions and millions of dollars to advertise the defeat of this labeling initiative. But as chapter 14 points out ways to a better and more safer future it is clear that Druker does not want to see labeling as the motive we should be aiming for as consumers, but rather we should want GE foods to be banned as quickly as possible. Not only are these products illegally on the market but till this day they have not been able to…

When we hear the word milk we think of many things. The reminisce of the doctor telling us we don’t have enough calcium. Our parents asking us if we had our glass of milk today. The unconventional saying that was stuck in your head;Got Milk? When in fact, animal milk is not healthy for humans.We are the only mammals in the world who consume milk after childhood.We have millions of dairy farms around the world yet we produce our own milk we can drink. Why should we abuse animals for milk when we…

The use of malathion as a repellant can be seen as both a benefit as well as a detriment to the environment and the organisms within the environment. Farmers within the community as well as the people who have children who play sports and do outdoor activities show a concern about the reduction of mosquitos in the community. Eliminating the threat of mosquitos in the community can have positive effects because it can reduce the amount of mosquito transmitted diseases and other issues created by…

In the article, "Generically Modified Food: Should Labels Be Required?" the author Jason McLure provides a broad discussion about the pros and cons with GMO foods. The author presents a controversy between the supporters of GMO's big producers and the supporters of organic farmers. On one side, GMO farmers argue about the benefits of these foods. On the other side, opponents of GMO foods question why GMO foods are not labeled and the harms it may cause to the environment. The article states…

Notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No.377) B.E.2559 (2016) RE: Designation of Requirements and Conditions for Import Food with Risk from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or Mad Cow Disease is a fatal disease found in cattle. The disease is also linked to variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD), which causes degeneration of spinal cord in human that leads to patients showing neurological symptoms and death. There is currently no treatment for…

Park #1 Great Basin National Park Nevada Cool Desert Bristlecone pine The Bristlecone Pine has a great root system allows it to capture as much water as it can since there’s not a lot of precipitation in the Great Basin. The needles can be on a tree for 40 years compared to others which only live for the max of five years. This means it can save energy and won’t have to constantly replenish its needles. Bristlecone pines put space between themselves and other trees which is important when…

New Home? Don’t Make These Landscaping Mistakes If you’re a new homeowner, you may or may not know your way around a lawnmower or sprinkler system. You also may not want to. But if you do, and you’re willing to admit you’re “green” about how to tackle lawn and gardening chores, don’t begin spraying, cutting and trimming without following a few basic guidelines. Here’s our common-sense tips to avoid big landscaping mistakes at your new home. Read The Directions! Never eradicated dandelions?…

The swirlwing green blades of grass hide the buzz of insects that surround the stands. The bustle of people hurrying from one free sample to the next, all simultaneously glisten under the warm April sun. The smell of fresh, ripe, and newly cut strawberries fill the air. Farmers markets, a place where Locavores buy fruits and vegetables in the hopes of supporting local farmers, helping the environment, and gaining nutritional benefits all at the same time. However, is it all just a hoax? Yes,…