Why Bayer wants to buy Monsanto and why it’s scary
Bayer wants to acquire Monsanto. Its interest seems to coincide with Europe’s hesitations on glyphosate and raises concerns on TTIP.
What is TTIP, the free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States
The United States and the European Union are negotiating – mostly in secret – to reach a free trade agreement that could jeopardise public health and the environment. This is TTIP.
LifeGate’s documentary about the effects of glyphosate on the food we eat
The first investigation on the effects of glyphosate on health and the environment in Italy, directed by social and environmental photographer Massimo Colombo. Watch the exclusive video.
Glyphosate in the EU. It will likely be authorised for another 9 years
The European Commission will likely authorise the weed killer glyphosate for another 9 years. The Parliament had suggested a 7 year-period instead.
Sikkim, the Indian state becomes the first to farm 100% organic
The Himalayan state of Sikkim has become India’s first fully certified organic state by implementing organic practices in around 75,000 hectares of agricultural land.
The defeat of the DARK Act gives new hope for GMO labelling in the US
The DARK Act has been stopped. The law, which would have denied Americans the right to know about GMOs in their food, has been rejected by the Senate.
Glyphosate in Germany: almost all Germans are intoxicated with this weed killer
A study conducted by the Heinrich Böll Foundation discovered that 99.6% of German people has glyphosate residues in urine. Most of them are those who eat meat, because of animal feed containing GM soy and corn.
57 pesticides are poisoning our bees
Quechers is a method that allows to detecting pesticide residues in food. With this system, it was possible to do a screening test on over 200 different types of pesticides to which bees are exposed, and on their interaction.
Why Cuba produces only organic honey and exports it to the world
La Isla Bonita has long been unable to afford pesticides, so, it is now immune to declining bee populations, its natural environment is pristine, and the production of organic honey has become one of the country’s key agricultural exports.
Food allergies reach epidemic levels in the United States
Food allergies are afflicting 15 million Americans. While the causes are now becoming clearer, researchers are working hard to find solutions.