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04/27/2018 / By David Williams

Pesticides threaten extinction of monarch butterflies

It is well-known that the use of pesticides can have deleterious effects on nature. Now, the latest casualty could soon be the majestic monarch butterfly as its very existence is thought to be threatened by the overuse of pesticides targeted towards milkweed. This is based on information from an announcement made by Mexican officials last […]

06/07/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Fake Food: GMO crops have been a massive failure on every level

Genetically modified crops were once hailed as the solution to all manner of problems facing our planet. Proponents insisted they would reduce the need for pesticides, increase yields and help create plenty of nutritious food to feed our world. Two decades later, however, it’s becoming increasingly clear that GMO crops are far from a dream […]

04/10/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Monsanto is an evil company that doesn’t care about you or the environment

Recent lawsuits against Monsanto — arguably one of the world’s most evil corporations — continue to highlight the company’s wrongdoings and misdeeds. Many of their actions would have less-connected individuals locked up or worse, and yet, Monsanto continues to enjoy their position at the helm of the agrochemical and biotech industries. Monsanto has even earned […]

04/04/2017 / By Vicki Batts

16 countries in the EU vote against GM crops as GMO backlash sweeps the globe

As the month of March came to an end, a majority of European Union members voted against a proposal that would bring in two new types of genetically modified maize. Sixteen members of the EU took a stand against the introduction of new GMO crops, but will that be enough to keep them out of […]

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