Barbara H. Peterson on June 20th, 2012

Can one still believe Rothamsted’s GM wheat is a mere experiment with no commercial objectives in mind? Should taxpayer’s money be hijacked to support GM development for corporate agribusiness without regard for potential damage to health and environment?

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Barbara H. Peterson on June 12th, 2012

For over 20 years, Hawai’i has been the global center for the open-field testing of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s), including pharmaceutical crops. Over 5,000 experimental tests have been conducted by Monsanto, Dow, Dupont/Pioneer, Syngenta and BASF that spray chemicals on an almost daily basis on our most valuable lands. They are supported by tax-breaks, and beneficial relationships with landowners, regulators and politicians. We estimate GMO companies own or lease 40,000 — 60,000 acres that are sprayed with over 70 different chemicals.

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Barbara H. Peterson on February 17th, 2011

We have systematically been inundated with GMOs at an alarming rate, with alfalfa, sugar beets, and corn for fuel being completely deregulated. It seems that the process of total genetic control of the planet is on the fast track.

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Barbara H. Peterson on November 19th, 2010

Experts from the European Food Safety Authority are collaborating with companies such as Monsanto.

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