How Biotech Corporations and GMO Crops are Threatening the Environment and Humankind Alike

Anthony Gucciardi
NaturalSociety
November 6, 2011

dnachromosome 210x131 How Biotech Corporations and GMO Crops are Threatening the Environment and Humankind AlikeThrough the mass genetic modification of nature via GMO crops, animals, biopesticides, and the mutated insects that are created as a result, mega biotechnology corporations are threatening the overall genetic integrity of the environment as well as all of humankind.

As the production and consumption of GMO crops continue to soar, it is becoming increasingly apparent that consumers worldwide are unknowingly participating as ‘test subjects’ in a massive experiment on the long-term effects of GMO crops and ingredients.

In fact, nearly 93% of US soybeans are genetically modified in order to resist powerful weed-killers that were found to be killing the actual soybeans as well as the weeds. So it turns out that the weedkiller was actually strong enough to kill the soybeans, yet it is considered safe for consumption. After the genetic alteration, these powerful weed-killers now simply drench the genetically modified soybeans.

The Dangers of GMO Crops, Biopesticides, and the Threat of Mutation

Besides the weed-killers, GMO crops themselves are also endangering your health even without pesticides. Shockingly, a review of 19 studies announced that consumption of GMO corn or soybeans may lead to significant organ disruptions in rats and mice – particularly in the liver and kidneys. The researchers also mentioned that GMO soybean and corn varieties contribute to “83% of the commercialized GMOs” that you may currently be consuming if you purchase conventional produce.

Following current trends, genetically modified food products will makeup the majority of the future food supply if a change is not made. Statistics show how GMO crops and ingredients have skyrocketed in even the past few years.

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Of course organ disruption is not the only side effect of GMO consumption, or even the most startling.  The threat to nature, your body, and the entire ecosystem is what is the most concerning. Genetically modified mosquitoes, funded by the owner of 500,000 Monsanto shares Bill Gates, were recently unleashed into the environment to freely interact with regular insects. Of course the release was toted as an amazing method of combating the growth of the mosquito population and the subsequent spread of disease.

The study involved about 19,000 genetically modified mosquitoes which were released in the Grand Cayman Islands over a 25-acre area for four weeks.

In addition to the genetically modified mosquitoes, other insects have actually developed mutations in response to Bt exposure — a toxin used in GMO crops as a biopesticide. As many as 8 populations of insects have developed resistance as a result, with 2 populations resistant to Bt sprays and at least 6 species resistant to Bt crops as a whole. So not only are the crops causing mutations, but as a result biotech scientists are now even further modifying Bt to be even more potent. In tests, however, the insects still were able to mutate and resist the disease.

Just as the scientists did not expect the insects to mutate to the point of complete immunity, there may be many other consequences as a result of GMO crops and biopesticides. And for what?

The very same study also took time to mention how alternative and sustainable forms of organic farming should be utilized. The study concludes that:

Alternative organic, sustainable methods of farming provide a realistic alternative, independent of reliance on agrobiotech corporations.

This is why nations around the world are banning and uprooting GMO crop fields, thereby putting an end to the genetic manipulation of the planet before the proverbial roots of genetically modified creations dig too deep. Hungary has led the charge, destroying 1000 acres of maize found to have been grown with genetically modified seeds. Peru has also passed a monumental 10-year ban on GMO foods.

Through spreading information and speaking out, GMO crops and biopesticides are being phased out and even banned in some countries. Even small amounts of activism can result in major geopolitical change.

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  1. Hani says:
    January 2, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    These are some great points mentioned throughout the article and comments. Thanks

    Reply
  2. Paul says:
    December 30, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    “GM foods currently available on the international market have passed risk assessments and are not likely to present risks for human health. In addition, no effects on human health have been shown as a result of the consumption of such foods by the general population in the countries where they have been approved. ” – http://www.who.int/foodsafety/publications/biotech/20questions/en/

    “In 2006, countries that grew 97% of the global transgenic crops were the United States (53%), Argentina (17%), Brazil (11%), Canada (6%), India (4%), China (3%), Paraguay (2%) and South Africa (1%). Although growth is expected to plateau in industrialized nations, it is increasing in developing countries” – http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml

    “In 2010, crops modified by molecular methods were grown in 29 countries on more than 360 million acres. Of the 15.4 million farmers growing these crops, 90 percent are poor, with small operations. The reason farmers turn to genetically modified crops is simple: yields increase and costs decrease.” – http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/19/opinion/genetically-engineered-food-for-all.html?_r=2

    “Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically engineered (GE) crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits — such as lower production costs, fewer pest problems, reduced use of pesticides, and better yields — compared with conventional crops” – http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100413112058.htm

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  3. James Rogers says:
    December 26, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Just one more thing
    research about Monsanto chemical and the things they have done to the small farmers.
    I know they have taken some of their farms and every thing else.
    THIS IS FACT!

    Reply
  4. James Rogers says:
    December 26, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    I guess there are a lot of non believers out there. I remember back in the 60,s there was a lot of talk about this same info and every one thought it was great now the truth is slowly rising to the top only now it may be to late to recover. maybe every one should research before commenting on this. as far as I can see things are going to get really bad if this keeps going look at all the countries that are banning G M O’s then make a decision on the so called smart folks

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  5. Darryl says:
    December 13, 2011 at 2:25 am

    You’re right, small amounts of activism can cause large-scale change. For that reason I ask you to please calm down and think these things through. We live on a planet of 7billion people – a planet is responding to our growing impact by flooding coastal communities and annihilating any regularity in water systems. Already, 6million children die every year from hunger ( http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/17/italy.food.summit/ ).
    Genetic modification is a tool to fight this. Yes, it needs more testing regulations; and no, I do not approve of Monsanto’s continued existence on this planet. However, I do not like your fear-mongering, as science is not (inherently) evil.

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    • Anonymous says:
      December 27, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      These people live in squalor due to the conflict between the West & Soviets to gain control of the countries, now that the West have won, their corporations loot the land and support oppressive governments.

      Any aid that goes to these countries goes to the oppressive governments.

      They don’t need GM, they need us to get out of their countries and let them grow their own food.

      Reply
  6. Osvaldo Lugo says:
    December 9, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    They (Monsanto) are in my country Puerto Rico and are taking over our land for seed production some people here are getting wise to them but our own goverment is helping and subsidizing them. What greed.

    Reply
  7. Amy Pearson says:
    November 10, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    American’s are increasingly “going” organic. But the process of living organic isn’t made easy by the system in place. In fact, much of the food labeled organic still contains non-organic by products. The majority of the plastics are made with GE crops, specifically corn.

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  8. Anonymous says:
    November 6, 2011 at 1:25 am

    And to think nothing is done about this!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says:
    November 4, 2011 at 7:32 am

    Soon 100% of all crops with be GMO if we don’t peacefully stop it soon.

    Reply
  10. Martin says:
    November 4, 2011 at 7:20 am

    The fact that 93% of US soybeans are genetically modified proves how insane agri business has become.

    Reply

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