In response to new “superweeds” that have become resistant to the herbicide Roundup, Dow Agrosciences and Monsanto have teamed up to bring us the latest and greatest in GM technology. Monsanto wants to bring back the herbicide 2,4-D, a major component of Agent Orange which was used heavily during the Vietnam War, and which is [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on February 27th, 2012 under
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This Tuesday brought the third installment in the “Food for Thought” film series sponsored by San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project, Slow Food San Diego, and Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Co-op. In addition to viewing the movie The Future of Food, the event’s attendees were also treated to a panel discussion with professionals in [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on October 8th, 2008 under
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