The ugly truth that government-approved chemicals applied daily to American crop fields cause cancer is finally seeing the light of day, thanks in large part to the release of a trove of never-before-seen documents known collectively as the “Poison Papers.” Released by the Bioscience Resource Project (BRP) in collaboration with the Center for Media and Democracy … Continue reading Evidence is “overwhelming,” says EPA scientist, that pesticides contribute to cancer risk
EU-Banned Pesticide Found on Spinach
Spinach is packed with nutrients, making it a staple for healthy eating during the winter and spring. But federal data shows that conventionally grown spinach has more pesticide residues by weight than all other produce tested, with three-fourths of samples tested contaminated with a neurotoxic bug killer that is banned from use on food crops … Continue reading EU-Banned Pesticide Found on Spinach
EPA in bed with Monsanto / Bayer, burying studies that show glyphosate causes cancer
With so much scientific evidence supporting the fact that glyphosate causes cancer, how can anyone still believe that weed killers that contain it, like Monsanto’s Roundup – now part of Bayer – are somehow safe? The answer is simple: The company has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its pocket, and they’re all too willing to help … Continue reading EPA in bed with Monsanto / Bayer, burying studies that show glyphosate causes cancer
A match made in Hell: Monsanto-Bayer merger gets the green light… farmers are worried, as they should be
As hundreds of lawsuits against Monsanto for personal injury and wrongful death move forward, German pharmaceutical company Bayer has been given the green light to acquire Monsanto in a deal surpassing $60 billion. The mega monopoly merger was approved by the U.S. Department of Justice in April. Instead of breaking monopolies up, the U.S. encourages monopolies to merge … Continue reading A match made in Hell: Monsanto-Bayer merger gets the green light… farmers are worried, as they should be
1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners
Many of us experience health symptoms and don’t give them much thought. It’s easy to chalk irritability up to not getting enough sleep the night before or to blame your sneezing on pollen, even if you can’t actually see any. However, if unexplained symptoms are happening to you regularly, it’s possible that you could be … Continue reading 1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners
Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
It’s hard to imagine items like household cleaners, paints, and perfumes causing as much air pollution as cars and trucks. But a new study backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several research foundations determined that petroleum-based products cause almost half the air pollution in urban areas. According to the study, people use fifteen times more fuel … Continue reading Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
GMO corn driving up use of dangerous pesticides
A very dramatic rise in the use of pesticides on Vermont dairy farms was uncovered following a recent public records request. According to the pesticide use data from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, the use of glyphosate more than doubled in the years from 2014 to 2016, while corn-related pesticide use climbed by a … Continue reading GMO corn driving up use of dangerous pesticides
Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey
Organic farming has gained steady ground in the U.S. farm sector over the recent years due to the growing demand for healthy food products by consumers. While conventional farming is still the more prevalent type of agriculture – yielding significantly more produce than its organic counterpart – one study suggests that organic farming may present more job opportunities down the … Continue reading Organic farming employs more workers than conventional farms and encourages community development, according to survey
Brain-damaging neurotoxic pesticide found in hundreds of foods: EPA allows pesticide lobby to dictate policy
If you thought that buying organic fruits and vegetables was a waste of money, you might want to think again. Test results released by the FDA have shown the presence of a neurotoxic pesticide known as chlorpyrifos in samples taken from more than 300 different foods. This alarming data comes from a series of tests … Continue reading Brain-damaging neurotoxic pesticide found in hundreds of foods: EPA allows pesticide lobby to dictate policy
Flashback: CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) jumps in bed with Monsanto, claims GMO labeling would be “misleading” to consumers
Remember when Gregory Jaffe, the Director of Biotechnology at the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), openly proclaimed that labeling genetically-modified organisms (GMOs) would be “confusing” and “misleading” to consumers? We sure do. And we just wanted to remind our loyal readers that this Monsanto front organization is still shilling for its corporate masters by pushing untested … Continue reading Flashback: CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) jumps in bed with Monsanto, claims GMO labeling would be “misleading” to consumers
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 