Tag Archives: monoculture

Do GMOs reduce pesticide use?

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

That was one big promise of genetic engineering: fewer chemicals dumped into our soils. But has it worked out? A new report by the nonprofit Organic Center of Boulder says not by a long shot. The most striking finding is … Continue reading →

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GMO corn causes organ damage in mammals

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

From the Pesticide Action Network (PAN North America): A ground-breaking study in the International Journal of Biological Studies links three common varieties of Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) corn to liver and kidney toxicity and clearly illustrates the need for independent … Continue reading →

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In defense of food

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Priscilla Stuckey, PhD

Environmental journalist Michael Pollan was in town this week promoting his latest book, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. I’m in awe of people who think big without doing it in the lazy way of relying on generalizations. Pollan … Continue reading →

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