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27 Dec 2021 | 7:09 pm
European Commission puts big business before health and environment
Agbiotech corporations are gaining control over our food through lobby power and patent cartels – Commission is enabling the takeover
25 Dec 2021 | 12:15 pm
Cell line tests on pesticides not ready to replace animal testing
In vitro tests on three GMO-associated pesticides show alarming toxicity of 2,4-D but miss toxic effects of glyphosate that show up in other types of study
21 Dec 2021 | 8:16 pm
RIP Arpad Pusztai
A meticulous scientist who woke up the world to the dangers of GM foods
21 Dec 2021 | 1:14 pm
Facts are facts, opinions not so much
Pete Shanks reviews Life As We Made It, by Beth Shapiro
19 Dec 2021 | 8:18 pm
Uncontrolled spread of GE oilseed rape: A global problem
Concern in EU Member states
15 Dec 2021 | 9:47 pm
Monsanto will plead guilty to illegal use of pesticide in Hawaii and will pay additional $12m
Company also agrees to plead guilty to felony offences related to banned pesticide alleged in $10 million deferred prosecution agreement filed in 2019
14 Dec 2021 | 8:57 pm
Investigative journalist Paul Thacker wins prestigious award for “expertly researched” articles
Thacker is known for fearlessly exposing corporate front groups, dodgy experts, veiled vested interests and bad journalism. Report: Jonathan Matthews
14 Dec 2021 | 11:33 am
Round Table on Responsible Soy has failed to stop deforestation – WWF Netherlands
GMWatch and other NGOs warned back in 2009 that the industry-dominated forum was no better than a greenwashing exercise. Report: Claire Robinson
11 Dec 2021 | 9:20 am
USDA is facing a legal challenge over its new GMO labelling standards
Advocates for clear labelling of genetically modified ingredients say the agency's required language is confusing to consumers
9 Dec 2021 | 5:09 pm
Agribusiness groups lobbying to water down the EU’s sustainable farming targets
Agrochemical and pesticide giants like Bayer and BASF are pushing for weaker action on harmful chemicals and climate goals