Hillary Clinton stands in favor of genetically modified crops and crop biotechnology, but eats organic food. In a 65-minute keynote appearance at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) convention in San Diego in late June, Clinton conversed with Jim Greenwood, BIO president, on a wide range of topics including GMOs. “I stand in favor of using seeds […]
Monsanto supported GMO corn study on Bt resistance backfires
(Organic Slant) A new study from North Carolina State University and Clemson University finds the toxin in a widely used genetically modified (GM) crop is having little impact on the crop pest corn earworm (Helicoverpa zea) — which is consistent with predictions made almost 20 years ago that were largely ignored. The study may be […]
Neil Young takes on Monsanto, Starbucks and GMOs
(Organic Slant) Neil Young is protesting GMOs with an anti-Monsanto album The Monsanto Years are here and we are living them. Monsanto is the poster-child for what is wrong with corporate controlled government in our world. Our upcoming record, “The Monsanto Years”, encompasses several associated subjects that millions of people world – wide are concerned […]
World’s Largest Study to Determine Effects of Gmo and Pesticides on Human Health
(Organic Slant) The $25 million ‘Factor GMO’ study will investigate the health effects of a genetically modified (GMO) crop that has been in our food and animal feed supplies for many years. It will answer the question: Is this GMO food and associated pesticide (Glyphosate / Roundup) safe for human health? Farmers, retailers, governments, scientists […]
Differences between USDA Organic label and Non-GMO Project Verified Seal
(Organic Slant) One of the unintended consequences in our battle against GMOs and for GMO-labeling is that people have come to view the “Non-GMO” label as superior to the “Organic” label. These days more and more consumers are looking for ways to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food. There are currently two food […]
NEW Major study documents nutritional and food safety benefits of organic farming
(Organic Slant) The largest study of its kind has found that organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts, including more antioxidants and fewer, less frequent pesticide residues. The study looked at an unprecedented 343 peer-reviewed publications comparing the nutritional quality and safety of organic and conventional plant-based foods, including […]
McDonald’s says no to GMO potato
(Organic Slant) The McDonalds Corporation has stated that they will not sell french fries made from the recently approved “Innate” genetically engineered potato. The Capital Press reported that a McDonalds spokesperson stated, “McDonald’s USA does not source GMO potatoes nor do we have current plans to change our sourcing practice.” Genetically Modified Organisms and genetically engineered food products have […]
GM FUBAR tomatoes
(Organic Slant) Jeffrey Smith describes the history of GM tomatoes, and then tackles head-on some of the “scientific” points raised in the Chassy / Tribe GM disinformation site. ————————————– Throwing Biotech Lies at Tomatoes – Part 1: Killer Tomatoes Remember the pictures of the fish tomatoes? For years they were an unofficial emblem of the […]
Bill Gates Funded Egg Replacement Product Made From GMO Plants Appears at Whole Foods
(Organic Slant) It was announced this past week in several media sources that a new plant-based egg replacement product funded by Bill Gates and Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel was being launched at some Whole Foods stores in California. A radical ‘artificial egg’ backed by Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel and Bill Gates goes on sale in […]
Aspartame Is Fecal Matter of Genetically Modified E. Coli Bacteria
(Organic Slant) What makes diet sodas taste sweet without all the sugar? The simple answer is artificial sweetener, but a patent has confirmed what the commonly used sugar substitute aspartame is really made of: the feces of genetically modified E. coli bacteria. According to the patent, which is available for the public to read online, genetically […]