Why Genetically Engineered Soil Microbes Are Concerning. The modifications released inside #GMO microbes could move across species and geographic boundaries with unforeseen and potentially irreparable consequences—and on a far larger less-containable scale via @GMWatch
#teamplanet #gmo #soil #biodiversity #microbes https://foodtank.com/news/2023/08/why-genetically-engineered-soil-microbes-are-concerning/

Our information ecosystem has become a massive false-balance machine.

Needed: more accurate representations of the scientific consensus.

My new piece: Is bothsidesism killing us? (And why scientific consensus matters) https://healthydebate.ca/2023/08/topic/bothsidesism-scientific-consensus-matters/ via
@healthydebate

#Scicomm #science #misinformation #criticalthinking #publichealth #climatechange #gmo #VaccinesWork

> Everybody was supposed to prefer AI over conventional search. And it turns out that nobody cares.

> The only areas where AI is flourishing are shamming, spamming & scamming

> AI is like genetically-modified foods, which are invariably forced upon an unwilling public.

> AI is getting worse at doing math over time... AI is getting more sycophantic and willing to agree with false statements over time.

https://www.honest-broker.com/p/ugly-numbers-from-microsoft-and-chatgpt

#TedGioia #HonestBroker? #BingAI #AISalami #SalamiAI #ChatGPT #GMO

US escalates trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn | Agriculture News | Al Jazeera
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/17/us-escalates-trade-dispute-with-mexico-over-genetically-modified-corn

What this article doesn't say is that since GM corn is patented, farmers aren't allowed to collect seed for replanting; they have to buy new each time. Thus the makers of GM food rake in massive profits, while framers struggle to pay for seed.

#Capitalism #Neoliberalism #GMO #Mexico #Corn

This was my experience when I met with the CFIA to advocate for gene edited crops to be regulated in the same way as any other genetically-engineered crops. It was always very clear that they had already made up their mind to go with what industry was telling them to do.
#cdnpoli #elitecapture #gmo
https://theconversation.com/the-canadian-governments-poor-track-record-on-public-consultations-undermines-its-ability-to-regulate-new-technologies-211602

@RGBes
#rice #food #nutrition #gmo

All very well to try and breed better foods, but watch for the unintended consequences.
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66323991?zephr-modal-register

Future of Food: Dictatorship or Democracy lecture by Vandana Shiva #food #teamplanet #environment #humanity #gmo https://nurdunya.org/videos/future-of-food-dictatorship-or-democracy-by-vandana-shiva/

Genvägar till gratisluncher?
Den 5 juli kom EU-kommissionens förslag om ändringar i GMO-lagstiftningen. Om det går igenom kommer förslaget göra det enklare för växtförädlare att använda den så kallade gensaxen (CRISP/Cas9) för att ta fram nya sorter av grödor för odling och användning i EU.
https://blog.zaramis.se/2023/08/08/genvagar-till-gratisluncher/
#EU #Jordbruk #Mat #Milj #Gensax #Genteknik #GMO

#bioengineering #mrna #gmo #nwo

Something people might not have thought of: "organic" products are evil.

See, "organic" food means, "We used more toxic insecticides, plowed under more land, and produced less food." And let me here list all the benefits of eating organic foods: it might make you feel better about your choices.

Note: "GMO-Free" also means "evil" and for the same reasons. It's saying, "I will consume more resources per unit of food for no benefit except the warm fuzzies."

#GMO #CriticalThinking

New book about #Roundup lawsuits gives behind-the-scenes look

Dr Chadi Nabhan is the author of the new book, “Toxic Exposure: The True Story Behind the #Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice,” published by Johns Hopkins University Press.

#Bayer #glyphosate #herbicide #carcinogen #gmo #gmCrops #biotech #bigPharma #bigAg #chemicalAg #toxic #food
https://www.legalexaminer.com/environment/roundup-lawsuits/new-book-about-roundup-lawsuits-gives-behind-the-scenes-look/

Bayer: Weedkiller maker to take $2.8bn hit as sales fall

Germany's Bayer AG says it expects to take a €2.5bn ($2.8bn; £2.2bn) hit from a slower demand for its glyphosate-based products, including the controversial weedkiller Roundup.

#pesticides #GMO #Monsanto #Bayer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66297589

Strong evidence that glyphosate causes #cancer

Mapping the key characteristics of #carcinogens for #glyphosate and its formulations: A systematic review

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0045653523018398?via%3Dihub&mc_cid=d05345ce77&mc_eid=d07f3d6705

#Roundup #Monsanto #gmo #biotech

https://www.tortoisemedia.com/2023/07/11/gone-bananas/

A bunch of problems with our demand for cavendish #bananas.

"genetically modified variety of the Cavendish would also reproduce as clones, meaning that it could only be a short-term solution.

Biodiversity is the alternative solution. Right now, the whole supply chain is curated to the Cavendish variety but that is increasingly untenable. Eating fewer and more diverse bananas – such as the Blue Java or Monzana varieties – might be the next best bet".
#monoculture #GMO

> Post-cancer treatment drug telling people not to have #soyFlour.

There.

Like right there.

Its like the only "food" ingredient in the list.

#cancer #glyphosate #soy #GMO #canola #babyFood #bread #pasta #pastries #biscuits #snackFoods

European Commission proposal on new GMOs favours biopiracy over rights of farmers and citizens https://viacampesina.org/en/european-commission-proposal-on-new-gmos-favours-biopiracy-over-rights-of-farmers-and-citizens/ #AgroecologyandPeasants'Seeds #SeedCampaign #Europe #GMO

An excellent article about the #EU European Commission's #GMO #deregulation proposal, by the journalist, former #MEP, and expert on GMOs Benedikt Haerlin

#GM #GeneEditing #CRISPR #CRISPRcas9 #PrecautionaryPrinciple #food #ethics #PublicHealth

https://gmwatch.org/en/106-news/latest-news/20253

#Genetically modified #crops may be a solution to hunger—why there is skepticism in Africa.

#FoodSecurity #GMO #policy

https://theconversation.com/genetically-modified-crops-may-be-a-solution-to-hunger-why-there-is-scepticism-in-africa-207364

The idea of solving hunger on the African continent with GM (genetically modified) crops is terribly flawed.

However, usually (and this article is no exception) a real analysis about the socio-economic reasons for hunger is totally absent.

There are so many things to say:

* Hunger is currently not a problem of production, but of *distribution and access*.

* Food security (there is enough food on the market) is not the same as food sovereignity (th provision of food is in the hands of local comminities, resulting in a resilient system).

* GM crops are developed mainly by profit-driven corporations. These corporations have neither an interest nor an incentive to help the poor. In the best case, GM crops are developed by public institutions, but also then ideology and institutions prevent real transdiscipliniary cooperation with small-scale farmers.

* Subsidized (publicly funded scientific innovation is also a subsidy!) industrial agriculture destroys soils, water, the climate and biodiversity. The social and environmental costs are then externalized to all of us. Small-scalle farmers, the backbone of food provision, especially for the rural poor in the global south (including themselves) get outcompeted and fall into poverty.

* GM crops are industrial hybrid crops. Maybe the researchers achieve to insert one gene to resolve a specific problem. But the crop will still require large inputs of synthetic fertilizer or pesticides. Additionally, until now, seeds from GM crops cannot be multiplied and resown by the farmers, increasing their dependency on companies, markets and fossil fuels.

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#AgroecologyNOW #Agroecology
#PeasantFarmers #PeasantAgriculture
#Agriculture
#Hunger #GMO #GMCrops #BigAgri #Agribusiness

@TheConversationAfrica

Why always genetically modified crops?
Why not work with farmers who know their seeds, know the environment, etc.
At the same time, Western companies want to privatize the seed market across the continent... and sell pesticides etc.

#Africa #GMO

Original post: https://newsie.social/@TheConversationAfrica/110667239734932713