GMOs stand for Genetically Modified Organisms. This means altering an organism in a way that does not occur through mating or some other natural means. For example, Monsanto developed their patented insecticide-producing “Bt corn” this way: the insecticide is actually produced inside the plant, so it is impossible to wash it off. This is accomplished by inserting genes from the bacteria Bacillus Thuringiensis into the corn. In addition, industrial agricultural monopolies like Bayer/Monsanto manufacture toxic pesticides that are used on the GMO crops (Bayer/Monsanto is now facing over 100,000 lawsuits worldwide over its Roundup herbicide).
There are a multitude of peer reviewed scientific studies published by respected universities and medical bodies linking genetically modified organisms to illnesses such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, severe food allergies, and developmental disorders. Why have these studies been ignored for the ones with more “industry friendly” results? Here’s an example of how the government to a large degree, was bought by GMO companies. This is Monsanto’s employees and government revolving door during some recent US presidential administrations.
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GMO’s and Science: Scientists are reporting suppression of scientific data and are calling for a law mandating transparency of study results: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/gmos-and-science/
Here’s info on the 3 types of GMOs: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/heres-information-on-the-three-types-of-gmo/
Monsanto/Bayer was recently caught paying academic and buying fake scientific studies that say their Roundup pesticide and GMO’s are safe: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/gotcha-fuckers/
According to the USDA, GMO’s have led to a drastic increase in pesticides: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/according-to-usda-gmo-crops-have-led-to-drastic-increase-in-herbicides-and-pesticides/
The Monsanto Papers: A law firm has just released a TON of mOnsanto’s secret emails and documents showing how they suppressed scientific data and paid an army of online trolls to lie for them: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/the-monsanto-papers-a-law-firm-has-just-released-a-ton-of-monsantos-secret-emails-and-documents-showing-how-they-suppressed-scientific-data-and-paid-an-army-of-online-trolls-to-lie-for-them/
GMO creator wants his GMO potatoes taken off the market, citing health risks and false scientific data: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/gmo-creator-wants-his-gmo-potatoes-taken-off-market-citing-health-risks/
Jurors award $289 million to man who got terminal cancer from Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller: https://imgur.com/gallery/IKZx69R
The Famous Séralini Study: Gilles-Éric Séralini published a rigorously peer-reviewed study on the effects of GMO corn and Roundup pesticide: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/the-famous-seralini-study-gilles-eric-seralini-published-a-rigorously-peer-reviewed-study-on-the-effects-of-gmo-corn-and-roundup-pesticide/
Pollen emitted from GMO corn proven to kill Monarch butterfly larvae: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/pollen-emitted-from-gmo-corn-proven-to-kill-butterfly-larvae/
New York Times releases extensive study showing GMO’s have not increased crop yields or lowered the use of pesticides: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/new-york-times-releases-extensive-study-showing-gmos-have-not-increased-crop-yields/
The argument that without GMO’s the world can’t feed itself is not true. Organic farming is superior to industrial agriculture, according to a comprehensive 30 year comparative study: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/the-argument-that-without-gmos-the-world-cant-feed-itself-is-not-true/
When possible, only buy certified organic products- Class action lawsuits show Non-GMO labeled foods contain Bayer/Monsanto’s deadly Roundup herbicide: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/only-buy-certified-organic-products-the-non-gmo-certified-label-has-become-corrupted/
Seed patents are fascist: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/seed-patents-are-fascist/
Why vertical farms and hydroponic crops must be banned: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/why-vertical-farms-and-hydroponic-crops-must-be-banned/
Facts About Factory Farms: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/facts-about-factory-farms/
Eating shrimp is harmful to the health and to the environment: https://kimcampion.com/activism/shrimp-bycatch-chemicals-bacteria/
Studies show genetically edited farm animals pose health risks. This is an inhumane and unsafe activity that must be banned: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/studies-show-genetically-edited-farm-animals-pose-health-risks-this-is-an-inhumane-and-unsafe-activity-that-must-be-banned/
GMO salmon is unsafe for consumption and poses serious environmental risks: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/gmo-salmon-is-unsafe-for-consumption-and-poses-serious-environmental-risks/
A big win for public safety and scientific transparency in the fight against GMOs: https://imgur.com/gallery/RzIkMjL
France becomes the first country in Europe to ban 5 pesticides that kill bees: https://imgur.com/gallery/QXzx9Ep
Aspartame (NutraSweet) Is Poison- If you watch one thing watch this: https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/aspartame-nutrasweet-is-poison-if-you-watch-one-thing-watch-this/
Skip the weed killer https://kimcampion.com/organic-farming/skip-the-weed-killer/