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In reply to the discussion: Jeffrey Smith admits GMO labeling was never his goal [View all]Major Nikon
(36,818 posts)39. glyphosate is used all over the EU
Following a second mandate from the European Commission to consider the findings from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) regarding the potential carcinogenicity of glyphosate or glyphosate-containing plant protection products in the on-going peer review of the active substance, EFSA concluded that glyphosate is unlikely to pose a carcinogenic hazard to humans and the evidence does not support classification with regard to its carcinogenic potential according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/4302
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What fun! Dancing on the graves of the people who want information about their food!
RapSoDee
Jul 2016
#2
OK, that's understandable, they donate to Republicans about 3 times more than Democrats...
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#24
No, I am calling out a belief that anti-science, anti-intellevtual, and
Agnosticsherbet
Aug 2016
#36
I'm a fan of science and also of informed choice. Why are you anti choice?
NightWatcher
Jul 2016
#13
I saw paper plates labeled and some salt both labeled "gluten free". Why aren't they all labeled th
uppityperson
Aug 2016
#54
Because there's nothing more natural than bombarding seeds with ionizing radiation
Major Nikon
Aug 2016
#37
Glyphosate is far less toxic than quite a few other chemicals we have in our foods...
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#21
Glyphosate runoff kills downstream vegetation and aquatic life, needed for the local biosystems.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#31
So do most other herbicides, many of which are also piscicides. Not sure what your argument is. nt
Humanist_Activist
Aug 2016
#32
Wow, what an "I'm full of it" response. Also, non-Agent Orange based Herbs, breakdown within 48 hrs.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#35
Defending GMOs on grounds that they are not poisonous is like defending manufacturers who exploit
Attorney in Texas
Jul 2016
#10
Uhm, that's not an issue unique to GMOs, do you oppose all agriculture? n/t
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#22
The GMO Bill that Obama signed is, what Food & Water Watch calls: "Monsanto's Dream Bill"
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#30
Kinda funny how Big-OrganicŪ is blaming GMO for increased cost to organic farmers
Major Nikon
Aug 2016
#52