Almost three decades ago, activist groups began making all sorts of troubling predictions about the dangers of growing genetically engineered (GE) crops. One of their more concerning forecasts was the possibility that these souped-up plants would accelerate pesticide use.“For decades, conventional farmers have been trapped on a 'pesticide treadmill,'" the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) alleges. “Patented GE seeds are designed for use with specific pesticides, leading to increased use of these chemicals. And widespread application of these pesticides leads to the emergence of herbicide-resistant “superweeds .”Scientists have amassed a mountain of evidence on the environmental impacts of GE crop cultivation. In light of this research, have the activist predictions held up? According to a just-published review, it's time for the folks at PAN to find new jobs because they sure can't forecast the future.
Independent scientists rip Benbrook's co-authored commentary in New England Journal calling for reassessment of dangers of all GMO crops and herbicides
The goals set by the Humankind for the current century are mitigation of the adverse effects of climate change, protection of the environment and biodiversity and practice of eco-friendly and safe agriculture. One of the.