European Officials Cave To Farmers On Emissions Targets, Tax Breaks

The Telegram reports the European Union has backed off from their proposal to reduce nitrogen and other emissions (such as methane) including restrictions of pesticide use along with a campaign urging Europeans to eat less meat. However, it isn’t over. E.U. president Ursula Von der Leyen has also said that new proposals will be more… Read More European Officials Cave To Farmers On Emissions Targets, Tax Breaks

Organic Farming, Banning Pesticides Contributed To Sri Lanka’s Food Shortage

Sri Lanka is a very corrupt country. Over the years, Sri Lanka has amassed massive amounts of debt that contributed mightily to their culture of grift only to be exposed thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s government has turned to China and is petitioning the International Monetary Fund for help in restructuring their liabilities.… Read More Organic Farming, Banning Pesticides Contributed To Sri Lanka’s Food Shortage

Environmentalists Benefit From Media Chemophobia Propaganda

Environmentalist anti-pesticide and anti-vaccine campaigns are the beneficiaries of media misinformation which is the conclusion of a commentary posted at the American Center for Science and Health’s website. One green organization that joins in to both campaigns is the Environmental Work Group who is notorious for issuing false reports and statments on GMO’s. vaccines, and… Read More Environmentalists Benefit From Media Chemophobia Propaganda

Not So Green: Why Cannabis Has A Hefty Carbon Footprint

It doesn’t take a scientific study, like the one just released, to reveal marijuana cultivation’s huge carbon footprint. France 24 broadcast a report on their Down To Earth program 3 years ago that revealed the vast amount of resources needed to farm cannabis, including the resulting environmental devastation. However, there was one interesting solution mentioned… Read More Not So Green: Why Cannabis Has A Hefty Carbon Footprint

Scientists: Italy’s GMO Rules Minimize Competition

A column published at the Genetic Literacy Project by two Italian scientists outlines a serious problem their country faces regarding crop cultivation and farming. Presently, European Union and Italian rules restrict growing and cultivating genetically modified crops. But importers are enjoying a boom in business since the only alternate for Europe is to import produce… Read More Scientists: Italy’s GMO Rules Minimize Competition

Study: Fungus in Organic Pesticides Could Cause “Severe Rot” in Corn

Pesticides help farmers defend their crops against insect infections and attacks. Since over 90 percent of the world’s comes from customary agriculture, pesticides are an invaluable tool that also helps contribute to feeding the human population. That is why environmentalists oppose conventional pesticides, like glysophate (i.e. Round Up), while promoting nonsensical solutions like organic farming.… Read More Study: Fungus in Organic Pesticides Could Cause “Severe Rot” in Corn

“Roundup” Litigation Attorney Charged With Extortion

A Virginia attorney, Timothy Litzeburg, who worked for the Virginia-based Miller Firm who represented plaintiffs in the first lawsuit against Bayer AG. Bayer acquired Monsanto, Inc. that developed glysophate, the herbicide known in stores as Roundup was recently charged with extortion by federal prosecutors. Litzenburg was part of the team of attorneys who successfully convinced… Read More “Roundup” Litigation Attorney Charged With Extortion