Princess Anne speaks in favour of GM crops
Princess’s comments reveal her ignorance of the reality of genetic modification
2017
Regulatory blank cheque for untested GM potatoes?
GM potatoes are untested, unwanted and unnecessary
Scientific panel criticizes EPA assessment of glyphosate
Criticism of EPA’s pesticide program comes on heels of breaking scandal over its cosy relationship with Monsanto
IARC is under attack from industry
IARC says industry is on a drive to disparage its findings as fake news amid uncertainty about crucial US funding
Battle to get Europeans to accept GM crops is “probably lost”, says Bayer chief
Adrian Percy, global head of research and development at Bayer, said countries such as France and Germany will not budge on their anti-GM stance, so there is no point continuing the fight
FIFRA science panel divided on EPA glyphosate cancer study
Some panelists felt the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)’s classification of glyphosate as “not likely” to be carcinogenic should be replaced by “suggestive evidence of carcinogenic potential”
EU chemicals agency sweeps glyphosate cancer evidence under the carpet
Finding by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that glyphosate is not a carcinogen “greeted with grave concern and disappointment in the health and environment community”
EPA deputy accused of working with Monsanto to kill cancer study
“I should get a medal,” regulator allegedly bragged to company
Glyphosate not classified as a carcinogen by ECHA
Decision no surprise, given conflicts of interest at the agency
Unsealed documents raise questions on Monsanto’s weedkiller
A federal court has unsealed documents raising questions about glyphosate’s safety and the research practices of its manufacturer, Monsanto