Scientists pinpoint how very low concentrations of the herbicide and other chemicals in Roundup formulations kill human cells, strengthening the case for phasing them out, and banning all further releases of Roundup-tolerant GM crops http://current.com/146im4c
JUST as he always did, Sam Vella went out to spray his market garden with herbicide yesterday morning but only a few minutes later he was dead and his daughter was in hospital after ingesting the toxic fumes. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw-act/toxic-spray-weed-fumes-kill-gardener/story-e6freuzi-1225853834599
What will it take for people see what’s happening?
(Reuters) – Atrazine, one of the most commonly used and controversial weedkillers, can turn male frogs into females, researchers reported on Monday. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6204RG20100303?feedType=RSS&feedName=environmentNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2Fenvironment+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Environment%29
Sydney Peace Prize Winner, Dr Vandana Shiva, a philosopher, environmental activist, eco feminist and author of several books is interviewed about biodiversity in agriculture.http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/668184
In a new report, scientists say Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – or ADHD – may be partly caused by pesticides sprayed on food. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2010/May/ADHD-Linked-to-Pesticides-on-Food/