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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My drive home from work gives me an opportunity to catch up on the news with “All Things Considered”. Today when the program stopped to offer a word from its’ sponsor, my ears burned red as I learned that my NPR was being supported by Monsanto. I nearly wrecked my car at the mind-boggling claim [...]
Posted by Renée Woodring on April 16th, 2009 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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