There is probably nothing sacred in this world that Big Corps, like Monsanto, will not jeopardise - if, of course, they think they can make enough profit from it!
Our food, and its production, is certainly a case in point. Added to the herbicides and pesticides that have become part of our non-organic food supply for over 50 years now, GM food is the latest threat.
GMO's, of course, are crops that can be sprayed with even larger amounts of pesticides - so they are considered to be 'good' - not only for the sellers of seed, but for the chemical industry too!
This blog looks at the evidence for GMOs, and why they are so dangerous for our health, and why we should be actively avoiding them. First, though, ask yourself a question.
Our food, and its production, is certainly a case in point. Added to the herbicides and pesticides that have become part of our non-organic food supply for over 50 years now, GM food is the latest threat.
GMO's, of course, are crops that can be sprayed with even larger amounts of pesticides - so they are considered to be 'good' - not only for the sellers of seed, but for the chemical industry too!
But are they good for our health?
This blog looks at the evidence for GMOs, and why they are so dangerous for our health, and why we should be actively avoiding them. First, though, ask yourself a question.
Have you asked for GMO-based food? Did you have a problem with non-GMO food?
This Mercola article lists 4 reasons why Monsanto threatens both the environment, and public health.
1. GM crops are linked with organ failure, and other biological dangers (see below)
2. The spawning of new superbugs
3. The Monsanto herbicide, Roundup, is creating superweeds and these are currently infesting millions of acres of land. (Click here for more on this subject here).
4. Monsanto is involved in producing Aspartame (see my recent blog on artificial sweeteners).
This powerful article argues, indeed it states, that Monsanto is 'secretly' poisoning us with crops that can withstand their herbicide, Roundup. It describes how this herbicide has caused birth defects for over 30 years, goes over evidence of 'horrific reproductive disorders' caused in tests with Roundup, and how regulatory agencies have failed in their duty to protect us.
Some countries have banned GMO's already - countries which, unlike us, are not beholden to Big Corp and their industrial and commercial success. This article covers the banning of GM crops in Peru. In doing so, Peru joins countries like Austria and Hungary.
The Mercola article demonstrates just why it is difficult to get our governments to act on GMOs. There is a massive, and extraordinarily expensive GMO campaign by the Bio-Tech industry that is targetting the US Congress. It says that $572 million has been spent - in an effort to 'ease' the regulatory controls on GM crops.
The same kind of pressure is being applied in Europe. This article looks at the battle one farmer is having with Monsanto, a battle that demonstrates the power of Big Corp, and their determination to get their own way, not matter who they have to harm.
So what price the health of consumers? When compared with the profits of Big Corp, the value placed on our health appears not to be an issue. GMOs are already finding their way into our baby food, according to this article.
There are an increasing number of studies are beginning to raise questions about the health impact of GMO crops. This article, for instance, links GMOs to organ failure.
And this Mercola interview with Dr Huber links GMO crops with the destruction of our gut flora. Perhaps GMOs are going to rival antibiotics in doing this!
Certainly, we, as consumers, have a part to play in resisting this. This article looks at the importance of continuing to say 'no' to GMO's. It lists the organisations helping us to do so in USA. What this means is that there has to be political battles to ensure that foods made from GMOs are properly labelled, so that we know what we are eating, and can avoid them. It also highlights the power that corporations like Monsanto have - when this comment is made in the article:
"It's no use pretending we have a representative government when we are faced with a corporate plutocracy that owns the government".
The farming fraternity, certainly the more traditional amongst them, is not happy with GMO crops. Farming practices used throughout the centuries are being overturned. And in this video, Mercola discusses why GMO crops are destroying our food system, even though they are not living up to the promises that preceded there introduction.
GM plants are certainly a threat to organic farming. This article suggests that organic farmers in the USA are now fighting back to protect their interests from Monsanto, with 270,000 of them prosecuting the company. Of course, organic farming is of little commercial value to companies like Monsanto.
Yet another good reason to buy organic food whenever possible!
