An influential 2000 glyphosate safety study was retracted after evidence showed it was ghostwritten by Monsanto scientists and misrepresented as independent research.
The EPA has maintained that glyphosate is not dangerous to humans, but subsequent research, such as that published in 2023, argued that glyphosate "significantly affects the composition of the gut microbiota."
It is also found in the urine of 87% of children tested in the United States. In some states with a strong agricultural presence, glyphosate can even be found in tap water. The EWG states that the EPA's high limits for human consumption ultimately allow for insufficient regulation and too many glyphosate residues in our food.
Today, nearly 3 million people in the United States suffer from celiac disease, and another 18 million suffer from non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which causes symptoms similar to celiac disease. Of all the factors contributing to the epidemic of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, one of the most significant is glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the United States today. Since the late 1970s, the volume of glyphosate-based herbicides applied has increased approximately 100-fold.
Glyphosate contamination can significantly contribute to: 1) Chronic and acute kidney failure; 2) Pancreatitis; 3) Adrenal insufficiency; 4) Obesity; 5) Digestive problems; 6) Antibiotic resistance; 7) Cancer; 8) Endocrine-disrupting effects, including infertility; and 9) Neurodegenerative diseases.
The incidence of chronic diseases in the US has increased in the last 20 years. Glyphosate disrupts the endocrine system, the balance of gut bacteria, nutrient bioavailability, damages DNA, etc., leading to a link with 22 diseases.
Rossi's project compiled a "toxicological anthology of glyphosate" with 487 pieces of evidence of the harm it causes to health. In 2020, it was updated to include more than 1,000 studies (foreword by Vanda Shiva).
Bayer and the EPA appear to be working together to continue causing serious harm to the population and destroying productive land. Researchers there discovered that glyphosate is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. Approximately 36 million square kilometers are treated with 600,000 to 750,000 tons each year, and residues are found even in remote areas. The most affected areas are shown in the link:
In this excellent report from July 15, 2025, "FAQs on glyphosate from US Right to Know," Meryl Nass provides a comprehensive overview of the damage caused by glyphosate and the manipulation of Bayer's research. In March 2017, a federal judge released internal Monsanto documents that raised new questions about Monsanto's influence on the EPA process and the research on which regulators rely. The documents suggest that Monsanto's long-standing claims about the safety of glyphosate and Roundup are not necessarily based on sound scientific data, as the company claims, but rather on attempts to manipulate it. Researchers concluded that most of the industry's studies were outdated and did not meet current guidelines. Various deficiencies and flaws were found in the studies, rendering most of them unreliable. Of the 53 studies submitted by companies to regulatory agencies, only two were acceptable according to current international scientific standards, Knasmueller stated.
In July 2021, researchers from the University of Vienna analyzed 53 studies on glyphosate submitted to regulatory bodies by pesticide companies and found that most of the studies did not meet modern international standards of scientific rigor and lacked the most effective types of tests for detecting cancer risks. Subsequently, the researchers reported that only two of the 11 studies Monsanto submitted to EU regulatory bodies were deemed 'reliable'.
In June 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the EPA's decision that glyphosate likely does not pose an 'unreasonable risk' to the environment and human health. In September 2022, the US EPA withdrew its interim decision on glyphosate.
A major problem may remain: Glyphosate will continue to be used extensively in US agriculture. Reformulated, glyphosate-free versions of the Roundup herbicide also remain on the market, but they may contain other concerning chemicals. For example, one of the active ingredients in “Roundup for Lawns” is dicamba, a chemical that can harm non-target plants and crops. A 2024 study by Friends of the Earth reports that newer Roundup formulations can be up to 45 times more toxic than glyphosate-based formulas.
Criminals demand the continuation of crime. An evil that becomes chronic. Now pesticides are about to receive a liability shield similar to that of vaccines, unless a *miracle* or two occurs.
For decades, the EPA has supported the industry in minimizing the risks of human exposure to pesticides and other chemicals in our food, air, and water, so it makes sense that Monsanto-Bayer expects the EPA to continue approving warning labels that fail to acknowledge cancers and other risks.
But Bayer-Monsanto didn't settle for legal maneuvers. The company formed an industry lobbying group (Modern Ag Alliance) to get help with publicity and lobbying, and managed to get more than 300 pesticide companies to join them.
Intense lobbying has been conducted on the Appropriations Bill with members of both parties, and the narrative provided by lobbyists and some members of Congress regarding the Appropriations Bill's addendum has falsely denied that it would absolve Bayer of liability, despite Bayer's admission of it.
The company has currently set aside a $7 billion war fund to cover lobbying and advertising costs, as well as potential future claims.
Americans are About to Find Out. How Can This Be Stopped? See the link.
President Donald J. Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to promote domestic production of glyphosate-based pesticides, potentially giving manufacturers immunity from lawsuits over alleged health impacts and inadequate warning labels.
More than 60,000 lawsuits threaten the viability of Roundup and other glyphosate-based products in the US, according to manufacturer Bayer, which recently proposed a $7.25 billion class settlement.
These actions are part of a larger political brawl over pesticide warnings and manufacturers’ liability, as members of the US Congress seek to shield manufacturers through legislation and the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a related case.
The Farm Bill does not directly regulate the sale of glyphosate; that is the responsibility of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
However, the law has provisions that affect agricultural programs and subsidies that can incentivize the use of certain herbicides or sustainable farming practices:
• Subsidies for herbicide-resistant crops.
• Conservation programs that promote pesticide reduction or regenerative agriculture.
• Incentives for research into alternatives to glyphosate.
Recent debates (2026):
• Some environmental and public health groups criticize the Farm Bill for supporting crops that depend on glyphosate.
• Others point out that certain provisions could fund studies on the risks of glyphosate or promote integrated pest management practices.
• There are legislative discussions to more strictly restrict or label the use of glyphosate in subsidized programs. (waterkeeper.org)
Practical Impact:
• Until specific regulations are signed, the Farm Bill will not ban glyphosate, but it may influence how subsidies, conservation programs, and agricultural technical assistance are used to reduce its environmental and health impacts.
• Some states may implement stricter rules in parallel, but at the federal level, the EPA remains the primary authority on glyphosate.
• Area How it Impacts Consequence for Glyphosate
Practical Summary
• Glyphosate is not banned under the 2026 Farm Bill.
• Its reduction can be incentivized through conservation programs, research, and sustainable alternatives.
• The real impact depends on how the subsidies and programs are implemented and on parallel decisions by the EPA and the states.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601). The legislation will undo the February 18 Executive Order that promotes the use of glyphosate and insulates manufacturers of the chemical from liability. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is the co-lead on the legislation.
"If the goal is to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the federal government should not be using its authority to promote or protect the production of glyphosate," said Rep. Thomas Massie. "The February 18 Executive Order expands production of this chemical while granting liability protections to manufacturers. Congress should ensure that Americans retain their right to seek a remedy in court if they believe they have been injured by this product."
"If there was ever any doubt about whose side this Administration is on, this Executive Order makes it crystal clear: Big Chemical comes first, and the health of Americans comes last,” Rep. Chellie Pingree said. “Calling glyphosate production a matter of ‘national security’ is absurd. Invoking wartime authorities to ramp up production while opening the door to liability shields for chemical companies is dangerous and indefensible. This Executive Order has nothing to do with protecting farmers or feeding the country—it’s about protecting corporate profits and insulating polluters from accountability. The No Immunity for Glyphosate Act draws a firm line: chemical companies do not get immunity or government-backed profit boosts because Washington cut them a deal, and Americans do not lose their right to seek justice when they’ve been harmed. I’m proud to work with Rep. Massie and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to uphold that basic principle, because protecting people from toxic exposure should never be a partisan issue."
The February 18 Executive Order invokes wartime authorities to expand and prioritize domestic glyphosate production and confers liability protections for companies participating in federally mandated manufacturing. Because the order explicitly directs and compels the production of glyphosate, manufacturers may argue that their production, formulation, and distribution were undertaken pursuant to federal directive - a defense that could be raised in litigation involving alleged injuries linked to glyphosate exposure, potentially shielding manufacturers from liability.
HR 7601, the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act: in the link
Ghost written in 2000? Perish the thought. Shades of Big Pharma....1,300 citations buried, ignored, denied? Say it ain't so! Relying on the Mon-Satan Fox's reports on the missing chickens and believing it, despite the feather's and blood covering it's snout? Nothing to see here, move along, keep it moving. The Fox and friends agree they agree no need to look at anything else, they have a consensus.
Regardless, despite the denial of any direct human harm, hiding behind we don't have the Specific bacteria Pathway, (don't pay any no mind our gut microbiome we rely on does,) to totally ignore the microbes outside our bodies, in the soils, other lifeforms, and pretend those don't matter either. That those avenues when disrupted, culled, thrown out of balance affects us indirectly, from outside the body. By ignoring such after decades, nearly half a century of use has had the affect of Salting the Earth and poisoning the wells. All is affected and all if not addressed properly turns all into a Wasteland.
Clever Fauci, Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big Chemical Look at This, Pay No Heed to That, Framing. Not only do these feed each others coffers, but they also feed Big Oil, Big Finance, Legacy Media's.
This has allowed a massive Cannibalistic Monopoly Python to strangle, consume millions of local, small family farms who once were providing Short, Stable, Supply line's. Farmers who survived became flanked, captured and turned into Debt Slaves to the Financials and to the Chemical Corporations to our current situation - to pull the lever and stop immediately would collapse our Toxic Empty Calory Ultra Processed Food System. Where is the plan to renew, regenerate Farm Production into not just healthy food production and products, but revive the economy that once supported such? It's not coming from the top down. Even if something were, more than likely it would be the same old, same old with a fresh veneer, facade to cover it up. Locally, decentralized and backing it up Locally to survive the PR Money Machine is the strongest possible way to create the Real Deal. To keep it the Real Deal. For us to be able to see, to live the Real Deal. Just Sayn'
Well said, Just. “This has allowed a massive cannibalistic monopoly python to strangle and consume millions of local, small family farms that once provided short, stable supply lines. Farmers who survived were flanked, captured, and turned into debt slaves to the financial and chemical corporations. To pull the lever and stop this immediately would collapse our toxic, empty-calorie, ultra-processed food system.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A CRITICAL MOMENT FOR BAYER. The pharmaceutical company faces thousands of lawsuits in the United States over the alleged carcinogenic effects of one of its active ingredients.
THE TRUTH IS THAT BAYER, A LEADER IN THE HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES SECTORS, IS AWAITING A FINAL RULING FROM THE U.S.------
Supreme Court after 170,000 lawsuits were filed against it. Since 2018, with the acquisition of the US group Monsanto by the pharmaceutical giant, lawsuits in the United States have increased due to the alleged carcinogenic effects of the herbicide glyphosate.
Currently, 65,000 of the 170,000 lawsuits filed against the German multinational remain pending, and the company has warned of €3.6 billion in losses by 2025, primarily due to the cost of the litigation. The group awaits a ruling from the US Supreme Court, expected in June, on whether the company's alleged failure to provide warnings is permissible under US state law.
Let's hope the US Supreme Court defends people's interests, although the situation doesn't seem very promising with Trump's support for glyphosate.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IT SOUNDS CRUEL, BUT SCIENCE BACKS IT UP: GERMANY FIREES LASERS AT ITS CROPS AND SAVES MILLIONS ON PESTICIDES.-------
Pesticides are a serious problem for animals and plants, but European agriculture is moving towards a silent revolution to limit their use. A good example of this is the WeLASER project, funded by the European Union.
This research, which is already being successfully tested in Germany, proposes using high-powered lasers to eliminate weeds without resorting to chemicals. EHNE-Nafarroa, the Basque Country and Navarre farmers' union, has explained why this initiative is so important. Although it may seem like science fiction, it can help increase agricultural productivity and improve environmental sustainability.
Germany Uses High-Power Laser to Eliminate Weeds Without Pesticides
The core of the WeLASER project is based on applying lethal doses of energy directly to the meristems of unwanted weeds.
This is achieved using a high-power laser source capable of precisely targeting these vital points of the weeds.
During the project's implementation period, from 2020 to 2023, the system's effectiveness is being evaluated in wheat, corn, and potato crops. The ultimate goal is to replace pesticides with a clean and selective method.
To ensure efficient application, the system combines computer vision based on artificial intelligence (AI) with a laser scanner that locates the weeds' meristems.
Funny how Trump's EO just "all of a sudden" caused truth about Roundup/Bayer's Glyphosate!
The EPA has maintained that glyphosate is not dangerous to humans, but subsequent research, such as that published in 2023, argued that glyphosate "significantly affects the composition of the gut microbiota."
It is also found in the urine of 87% of children tested in the United States. In some states with a strong agricultural presence, glyphosate can even be found in tap water. The EWG states that the EPA's high limits for human consumption ultimately allow for insufficient regulation and too many glyphosate residues in our food.
Today, nearly 3 million people in the United States suffer from celiac disease, and another 18 million suffer from non-celiac gluten sensitivity, which causes symptoms similar to celiac disease. Of all the factors contributing to the epidemic of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, one of the most significant is glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the United States today. Since the late 1970s, the volume of glyphosate-based herbicides applied has increased approximately 100-fold.
Glyphosate contamination can significantly contribute to: 1) Chronic and acute kidney failure; 2) Pancreatitis; 3) Adrenal insufficiency; 4) Obesity; 5) Digestive problems; 6) Antibiotic resistance; 7) Cancer; 8) Endocrine-disrupting effects, including infertility; and 9) Neurodegenerative diseases.
https://www.donnieyance.com/glyphosate-not-gluten-is-the-true-villain/ .-----
GLYPHOSATE, PATHWAYS TO MODERN DISEASES II: CELIAC SPRUE AND GLUTEN INTOLERANCE
https://content.sciendo.com/view/journals/intox/6/4/article-p159.xml.--
https://www.donnieyance.com/glyphosate-not-gluten-is-the-true-villain/ .----
The incidence of chronic diseases in the US has increased in the last 20 years. Glyphosate disrupts the endocrine system, the balance of gut bacteria, nutrient bioavailability, damages DNA, etc., leading to a link with 22 diseases.
https://acbio.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Africa_must_ban_glyphosate_now_Aug2019.pdf (2022)
Rossi's project compiled a "toxicological anthology of glyphosate" with 487 pieces of evidence of the harm it causes to health. In 2020, it was updated to include more than 1,000 studies (foreword by Vanda Shiva).
https://surcosdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Antologia-toxicol%C3%B3gica-del-glifosato-5-ed.pdf -----
Bayer and the EPA appear to be working together to continue causing serious harm to the population and destroying productive land. Researchers there discovered that glyphosate is a ubiquitous environmental contaminant. Approximately 36 million square kilometers are treated with 600,000 to 750,000 tons each year, and residues are found even in remote areas. The most affected areas are shown in the link:
https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2020/03/19/glyphosate-contamination-global-hotspots-in-world-first-map.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CGlyphosate%20is%20a%20ubiquitous%20environmental,found%20even%20in%20remote%20areas.%E2%80%9D
In this excellent report from July 15, 2025, "FAQs on glyphosate from US Right to Know," Meryl Nass provides a comprehensive overview of the damage caused by glyphosate and the manipulation of Bayer's research. In March 2017, a federal judge released internal Monsanto documents that raised new questions about Monsanto's influence on the EPA process and the research on which regulators rely. The documents suggest that Monsanto's long-standing claims about the safety of glyphosate and Roundup are not necessarily based on sound scientific data, as the company claims, but rather on attempts to manipulate it. Researchers concluded that most of the industry's studies were outdated and did not meet current guidelines. Various deficiencies and flaws were found in the studies, rendering most of them unreliable. Of the 53 studies submitted by companies to regulatory agencies, only two were acceptable according to current international scientific standards, Knasmueller stated.
In July 2021, researchers from the University of Vienna analyzed 53 studies on glyphosate submitted to regulatory bodies by pesticide companies and found that most of the studies did not meet modern international standards of scientific rigor and lacked the most effective types of tests for detecting cancer risks. Subsequently, the researchers reported that only two of the 11 studies Monsanto submitted to EU regulatory bodies were deemed 'reliable'.
In June 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the EPA's decision that glyphosate likely does not pose an 'unreasonable risk' to the environment and human health. In September 2022, the US EPA withdrew its interim decision on glyphosate.
A major problem may remain: Glyphosate will continue to be used extensively in US agriculture. Reformulated, glyphosate-free versions of the Roundup herbicide also remain on the market, but they may contain other concerning chemicals. For example, one of the active ingredients in “Roundup for Lawns” is dicamba, a chemical that can harm non-target plants and crops. A 2024 study by Friends of the Earth reports that newer Roundup formulations can be up to 45 times more toxic than glyphosate-based formulas.
https://merylnass.substack.com/p/faqs-on-glyphosate-from-us-right?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=746368&post_id=168357881&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=ue9x3&triedRedirect=true
Criminals demand the continuation of crime. An evil that becomes chronic. Now pesticides are about to receive a liability shield similar to that of vaccines, unless a *miracle* or two occurs.
For decades, the EPA has supported the industry in minimizing the risks of human exposure to pesticides and other chemicals in our food, air, and water, so it makes sense that Monsanto-Bayer expects the EPA to continue approving warning labels that fail to acknowledge cancers and other risks.
But Bayer-Monsanto didn't settle for legal maneuvers. The company formed an industry lobbying group (Modern Ag Alliance) to get help with publicity and lobbying, and managed to get more than 300 pesticide companies to join them.
Intense lobbying has been conducted on the Appropriations Bill with members of both parties, and the narrative provided by lobbyists and some members of Congress regarding the Appropriations Bill's addendum has falsely denied that it would absolve Bayer of liability, despite Bayer's admission of it.
The company has currently set aside a $7 billion war fund to cover lobbying and advertising costs, as well as potential future claims.
Americans are About to Find Out. How Can This Be Stopped? See the link.
https://merylnass.substack.com/p/this-week-pesticides-are-about-to?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=746368&post_id=183476316&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=ue9x3&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
President Donald J. Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to promote domestic production of glyphosate-based pesticides, potentially giving manufacturers immunity from lawsuits over alleged health impacts and inadequate warning labels.
More than 60,000 lawsuits threaten the viability of Roundup and other glyphosate-based products in the US, according to manufacturer Bayer, which recently proposed a $7.25 billion class settlement.
These actions are part of a larger political brawl over pesticide warnings and manufacturers’ liability, as members of the US Congress seek to shield manufacturers through legislation and the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a related case.
https://cen.acs.org/environment/pesticides/glyphosate-roundup-bayer-monsanto-preemption-trump-executive-order/104/web/2026/03 (2026).----------------
GLYPHOSATE: WEEDING OUR WAY TO THE TRUTH OF ROUNDUP’S CARCINOGENICITY
https://aglawjournal.wp.drake.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2023/03/Tomlinson-Macro-Final.pdf---------------------
The Farm Bill does not directly regulate the sale of glyphosate; that is the responsibility of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
However, the law has provisions that affect agricultural programs and subsidies that can incentivize the use of certain herbicides or sustainable farming practices:
• Subsidies for herbicide-resistant crops.
• Conservation programs that promote pesticide reduction or regenerative agriculture.
• Incentives for research into alternatives to glyphosate.
Recent debates (2026):
• Some environmental and public health groups criticize the Farm Bill for supporting crops that depend on glyphosate.
• Others point out that certain provisions could fund studies on the risks of glyphosate or promote integrated pest management practices.
• There are legislative discussions to more strictly restrict or label the use of glyphosate in subsidized programs. (waterkeeper.org)
Practical Impact:
• Until specific regulations are signed, the Farm Bill will not ban glyphosate, but it may influence how subsidies, conservation programs, and agricultural technical assistance are used to reduce its environmental and health impacts.
• Some states may implement stricter rules in parallel, but at the federal level, the EPA remains the primary authority on glyphosate.
• Area How it Impacts Consequence for Glyphosate
Practical Summary
• Glyphosate is not banned under the 2026 Farm Bill.
• Its reduction can be incentivized through conservation programs, research, and sustainable alternatives.
• The real impact depends on how the subsidies and programs are implemented and on parallel decisions by the EPA and the states.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) announces the introduction of the bipartisan No Immunity for Glyphosate Act (HR 7601). The legislation will undo the February 18 Executive Order that promotes the use of glyphosate and insulates manufacturers of the chemical from liability. Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) is the co-lead on the legislation.
"If the goal is to 'Make America Healthy Again,' the federal government should not be using its authority to promote or protect the production of glyphosate," said Rep. Thomas Massie. "The February 18 Executive Order expands production of this chemical while granting liability protections to manufacturers. Congress should ensure that Americans retain their right to seek a remedy in court if they believe they have been injured by this product."
"If there was ever any doubt about whose side this Administration is on, this Executive Order makes it crystal clear: Big Chemical comes first, and the health of Americans comes last,” Rep. Chellie Pingree said. “Calling glyphosate production a matter of ‘national security’ is absurd. Invoking wartime authorities to ramp up production while opening the door to liability shields for chemical companies is dangerous and indefensible. This Executive Order has nothing to do with protecting farmers or feeding the country—it’s about protecting corporate profits and insulating polluters from accountability. The No Immunity for Glyphosate Act draws a firm line: chemical companies do not get immunity or government-backed profit boosts because Washington cut them a deal, and Americans do not lose their right to seek justice when they’ve been harmed. I’m proud to work with Rep. Massie and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to uphold that basic principle, because protecting people from toxic exposure should never be a partisan issue."
The February 18 Executive Order invokes wartime authorities to expand and prioritize domestic glyphosate production and confers liability protections for companies participating in federally mandated manufacturing. Because the order explicitly directs and compels the production of glyphosate, manufacturers may argue that their production, formulation, and distribution were undertaken pursuant to federal directive - a defense that could be raised in litigation involving alleged injuries linked to glyphosate exposure, potentially shielding manufacturers from liability.
HR 7601, the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act: in the link
https://pingree.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=6716 (2026).--
Ghost written in 2000? Perish the thought. Shades of Big Pharma....1,300 citations buried, ignored, denied? Say it ain't so! Relying on the Mon-Satan Fox's reports on the missing chickens and believing it, despite the feather's and blood covering it's snout? Nothing to see here, move along, keep it moving. The Fox and friends agree they agree no need to look at anything else, they have a consensus.
Regardless, despite the denial of any direct human harm, hiding behind we don't have the Specific bacteria Pathway, (don't pay any no mind our gut microbiome we rely on does,) to totally ignore the microbes outside our bodies, in the soils, other lifeforms, and pretend those don't matter either. That those avenues when disrupted, culled, thrown out of balance affects us indirectly, from outside the body. By ignoring such after decades, nearly half a century of use has had the affect of Salting the Earth and poisoning the wells. All is affected and all if not addressed properly turns all into a Wasteland.
Clever Fauci, Big Pharma, Big Ag, Big Chemical Look at This, Pay No Heed to That, Framing. Not only do these feed each others coffers, but they also feed Big Oil, Big Finance, Legacy Media's.
This has allowed a massive Cannibalistic Monopoly Python to strangle, consume millions of local, small family farms who once were providing Short, Stable, Supply line's. Farmers who survived became flanked, captured and turned into Debt Slaves to the Financials and to the Chemical Corporations to our current situation - to pull the lever and stop immediately would collapse our Toxic Empty Calory Ultra Processed Food System. Where is the plan to renew, regenerate Farm Production into not just healthy food production and products, but revive the economy that once supported such? It's not coming from the top down. Even if something were, more than likely it would be the same old, same old with a fresh veneer, facade to cover it up. Locally, decentralized and backing it up Locally to survive the PR Money Machine is the strongest possible way to create the Real Deal. To keep it the Real Deal. For us to be able to see, to live the Real Deal. Just Sayn'
Well said, Just. “This has allowed a massive cannibalistic monopoly python to strangle and consume millions of local, small family farms that once provided short, stable supply lines. Farmers who survived were flanked, captured, and turned into debt slaves to the financial and chemical corporations. To pull the lever and stop this immediately would collapse our toxic, empty-calorie, ultra-processed food system.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------A CRITICAL MOMENT FOR BAYER. The pharmaceutical company faces thousands of lawsuits in the United States over the alleged carcinogenic effects of one of its active ingredients.
THE TRUTH IS THAT BAYER, A LEADER IN THE HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES SECTORS, IS AWAITING A FINAL RULING FROM THE U.S.------
Supreme Court after 170,000 lawsuits were filed against it. Since 2018, with the acquisition of the US group Monsanto by the pharmaceutical giant, lawsuits in the United States have increased due to the alleged carcinogenic effects of the herbicide glyphosate.
Currently, 65,000 of the 170,000 lawsuits filed against the German multinational remain pending, and the company has warned of €3.6 billion in losses by 2025, primarily due to the cost of the litigation. The group awaits a ruling from the US Supreme Court, expected in June, on whether the company's alleged failure to provide warnings is permissible under US state law.
Let's hope the US Supreme Court defends people's interests, although the situation doesn't seem very promising with Trump's support for glyphosate.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IT SOUNDS CRUEL, BUT SCIENCE BACKS IT UP: GERMANY FIREES LASERS AT ITS CROPS AND SAVES MILLIONS ON PESTICIDES.-------
Pesticides are a serious problem for animals and plants, but European agriculture is moving towards a silent revolution to limit their use. A good example of this is the WeLASER project, funded by the European Union.
This research, which is already being successfully tested in Germany, proposes using high-powered lasers to eliminate weeds without resorting to chemicals. EHNE-Nafarroa, the Basque Country and Navarre farmers' union, has explained why this initiative is so important. Although it may seem like science fiction, it can help increase agricultural productivity and improve environmental sustainability.
Germany Uses High-Power Laser to Eliminate Weeds Without Pesticides
The core of the WeLASER project is based on applying lethal doses of energy directly to the meristems of unwanted weeds.
This is achieved using a high-power laser source capable of precisely targeting these vital points of the weeds.
During the project's implementation period, from 2020 to 2023, the system's effectiveness is being evaluated in wheat, corn, and potato crops. The ultimate goal is to replace pesticides with a clean and selective method.
To ensure efficient application, the system combines computer vision based on artificial intelligence (AI) with a laser scanner that locates the weeds' meristems.
In other words, the laser can discriminate between crops and invasive plants, acting only when strictly necessary. https://okdiario.com/ciencia/suena-cruel-pero-ciencia-lo-avala-alemania-dispara-laseres-contra-sus-cultivos-ahorra-millones-pesticidas-16340264# (2026)