10 results for research "glyphosate"
That’s the title of this article (in English) : detailed, a bit long, but very clear. It’s on Thouhtscapism, a blog on science, creativity, environment, health, fiction by Iida Ruishalme, biologist. Here is the presentation by The Risk Monger on his blog: “It is a bit long but answers, very clearly and patiently, every question anyone with concerns about…
It’s a “Stuicide”. In this vidéo, a “stupid” guy drinks Glyphosate to show that it is non-toxic to humans at realistic concentrations. And in fact it’s not that stupid. Don’t do that at home. But watch the video before making your mind.
A “homemade” herbicide recipe is floating around the web : salt, vinegar and dish soap. Many of you have probably seen it posted to Facebook or Twitter or Pinterest, or on your favorite home gardening site. Is it efficient, safe and cheap? That is the question Control Freaks, a Weed Science blog which is linked to USDA, answers to in…
In November 2015, EFSA finalised the re-assessment of glyphosate, well-known active substance of Monsanto’s Roundup and other herbicides. Read EFSA press release, and detailed explanations on its risk assessment. The report concludes that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans and proposes a new safety measure that will tighten the control of glyphosate residues in food….
According to a study from two american scientists, glyphosate could play “a part in the development of a wide range of chronic diseases and conditions. They include autism, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.” Grazing Amazing, an british pro-organic site, has published “Will this be industrial…
In “Myth busting: Are synthetic pesticides, used with some GMOs, more dangerous than natural ones?“, on Genetic Literacy, L Katiraee reminds us the Bruce Ames works in a clear and interesting way. …
– In Canada, free seeds to bring back the bees – Glyphosate : EFSA answers the attacks – “Amish use GMOs, pesticides yet cancer rates remain very low” – Food risks : John Oliver mocks misleading science with Todd Talks – To smile and think: “Salt, Vinegar, and Glyphosate” – A new style for ForumPhyto In Canada, free seeds…
On the 23rd of may 2015, thousands of people, at a global level, marched “against Monsanto” (read here). What are the arguments leading to this increasing hostility against this company ? Are they valid? Are they a manifestation of a more general issue? The litany The main charges against Monsanto are about : its origins, the invention of the…
Not so easy nowadays to speak about Monsanto without inducing emotional reactions. For a number of environmentalist NGO, Monsanto is the Devil. They claim « Vade retro Monsanto ». Being repeated, some myths on Monsanto are accepted as truth by the public. One of this very common myths is the fact that Monsanto is supposed to be the discoverer and…
– Handwashing signs don’t matter as much as handwashing (Barfblog) – Scientists fight locusts with green locust bio-pesticide (Standard Digital, Kenya) – Funny and serious : Poultry effective against weeds in organic greenhouse – Sour smile : Glyphosate is responsible of virtually all the ills that can befall us! – To smile: The science news cycle Handwashing signs don’t matter as much as…