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GM Maize ‘Has Polluted Rivers Across the United States’

September 29, 2010 by tokyoprogressive Leave a Comment

by Steve Connor, Science Editor of The IndependentThis story does not necessarily reflect the views of TokyoProgressive An insecticide used in genetically modified (GM) crops grown extensively in the United States and other parts of the world has leached into the water of the surrounding environment.Activists fly a kite to protest against the cultivation of genetically … [Read more...] about GM Maize ‘Has Polluted Rivers Across the United States’

Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn

April 15, 2009 by tokyoprogressive Leave a Comment

Germany has banned the cultivation of GM corn, claiming that MON 810 is dangerous for the environment. But that argument might not stand up in court and Berlin could face fines totalling millions of euros if American multinational Monsanto decides to challenge the prohibition on its seed.Activists fly a kite to protest against the cultivation of genetically modified maize. … [Read more...] about Germany Bans Cultivation of GM Corn

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