Tag: Monsanto
Behind a corporate monster: How Monsanto pushes agricultural domination
We must support ecological farming systems that do not need the inputs provided by Monsanto or any of the other pesticide, seed and GMO conglomerates.
Unsealed court documents suggest collusion between Monsanto, EPA to pollute science
The wide range of potential health effects – and researchers' calls for additional study of them – points to the many unknowns and possible risks regarding the safety of glyphosate.
EPA sued for failure to release glyphosate documents
The EPA has no legal basis for refusing to produce these records.
California judge rules against Monsanto, allows cancer warning on Roundup
It’s great to see democracy is alive and well in California where judges are still willing to stand up for science, even against the most powerful corporate polluters.
Monsanto loses millions of dollars after Indian farmers switch to indigenous...
Monsanto claims that the genetically modified cotton seeds they sell are superior. So why are so many people trying to switch?
Monsanto cancer lawsuits take dramatic turn over EPA official’s ‘highly suspicious’...
An EPA scientist says that Rowland and another official “intimidated staff” into changing reports related to the glyphosate findings.
Brazil becomes the newest country to refuse GMO imports from the...
As of 2015 there were 38 countries that had banned GM crops.
Major victory for California cities vs. Monsanto over PCB contamination
PCBs are harmful to humans, wildlife and the environment.
Monsanto ground breaking sparks local backlash: 120 jobs not worth ‘toxic...
“Pesticide resistant superweeds are a serious threat to our farmers, and piling on more pesticides will just result in superweeds resistant to more pesticides.”
Judge blocks Monsanto’s bid to stop California from listing glyphosate as...
Monsanto plans to challenge the ruling and insists on the safety of glyphosate.
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Mitch McConnell and Tommy Tuberville gave Democrats the blueprint for anti-Trump opposition
Democrats can stymie a significant chunk of his legislative agenda if they’re willing to commit to four years of steadfast opposition.
Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming ‘no money’ for housing and healthcare while approving...
The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
GOP-led states risk leaving 10 million children hungry by rejecting $1.14 billion summer food...
Twelve Republican-led states face a January 1 deadline to join the Summer EBT program, a lifeline for millions of hungry kids, as advocates urge governors to act amid rising food insecurity and economic challenges.
How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich
Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
Putting our children first: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates...
Moms Demand Action-backed candidates succeed by emphasizing community safety, depoliticizing gun reform, and addressing fears of school shootings.