3 Ways Monsanto Threatens Our Planet (And What To Do About It)
Through rampant and unchecked genetic manipulation, multinational biotechnology juggernauts like Monsanto continue to churn out genetically modified creations that threaten the entire planet in a way that we have never before witnessed throughout history. Examining the role of genetic manipulation, even going beyond the affects on human health, it’s easy to see how the very genetic integrity of the environment can be compromised in the blink of an eye — and that’s even more concerning than the potential human health effects.
Here are 3 ways Monsanto continues to threaten life on our planet, and perhaps more importantly, what we can do about it:
1. Global Genetic Contamination
A major issue surrounding Monsanto’s out of control augmentation of the food supply (as well as other biotech giants actually genetically modifying animals) has to do with the genetic contamination of plants on a major scale. And while the notion is already disturbing, the reality is that we’ve already seen incidents of large-scale genetic contamination on behalf of Monsanto. Going back to the escape of genetically modified wheat in traditional crop, for example, is a perfect example of genetic contamination in action.
Even Reuters reported on the spread of the GM wheat beyond Monsanto test fields — a contamination event that incited lawsuits from farmers who wanted nothing to do with Monsanto’s GMOs.
An event that follows similar reports on the depth of GM contamination, such as the admission that we documented on NaturalSociety regarding the spread of genetically modified flax among the food supply since the 90s. Once again, we see the unexpected pollution of the food supply on behalf of GM contamination — an issue that’s already costing us (and threatening our health).
“GE contamination is already costing the taxpayer,” said Lucy Sharratt of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network. “Contamination is inevitable and these costs will keep recurring.”
2. Squelching Knowledge Through GM Labeling
Monsanto’s number one enemy? Knowledge: specifically on the subject of what is actually lurking in your food supply. That’s why Monsanto is doing a great job in shoveling millions into the furnace of anti-labeling propaganda in order to keep you in the dark about what’s inside your favorite food brand. Because after all, Monsanto would likely go bankrupt if everyone knew what they were truly eating. Corporations would be forced to respond to public action, removing the GMOs from the products to regain any form of credibility and sales, and as a result Monsanto would be kicked out of the marketplace.
This is why we see Monsanto shelling out millions to fight GMO labeling and the right for consumers to know what they’re feeding themselves and their families.
3. Monsanto Controls Key Government Positions
It is through the manipulation of key political figures that Monsanto is able to manipulate our food supply, and this reality is actually much more devastating than you may think. Because not only does it mean that Monsanto will rail through their new GMOs with limited testing (the USDA is actually giving Monsanto special ‘speedy approval’ now to ram through their latest GMO abominations as I told you back in February of 2012), but it also means that Monsanto goons, who are willing to profit on food supply monopoly while ignoring all legitimate concerns, have a major pull on international trends.
Just look at the fact that taxpayers are now paying for Monsanto’s promotional marketing tools that are spread overseas in order to generate further business for the company. All through the United States State Department. We are now paying for Monsanto as if it were a government agency.
Taking A Stand
The fact of the matter is that, despite the funding and overall reckless corporate behavior, Monsanto is nothing compared to the power of the consumer at large. As I touched on earlier, even GMO labeling legislation has the ability to take down Monsanto profits dramatically.
Ultimately, it’s up to us to take back the food supply.
Great video Anthony
Monsanto is also is a shareholder in controlling the weather (aka the recent acquisition of Climate Corp via Forbes) and they have aluminum resistant seeds (research high lvls of aluminum in soil and chemtrails).
It was a good message, but with my many years in video, I have to say that the video scenes insertions did not blend in well with the ideas in communication. To explain further, listen to the audio, then think of a better picture that would express what you are saying, other than mountain snow and trees. It did not blend well from the scene where you were talking from. It’s a little hard to explain without a lot more communications. All in all, Keep up the good work.
I will be voting for the labeling of GMO foods come this November in Washington State.
Oh, almost forgot. When you are talking on a professional bases in
the media and you use words like “freaking”, it demeans the message. And
for that scene, a small tripod would have helped stop the swaying and
wind covers on the mics would have cut down on the wind noise. A close
up shot to start with, going into a slow pan out, would have helped with
the insertions of new video. Just trying to help you look more
professional.
I do like what you are doing in the nutritional world and the fight against Monsanto and the other big 5. I always enjoy reading your articles.
There may be 5 reasons but you sound like a Tea Party debater. Repeat the same thing with no real data to back it and try to appeal to some kind of emotional side to advance your agenda with the masses. FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) to manipulate the masses to your agenda…Reagan did it, Bush and Cheney did it, it is being done to Obamacare. It works! Maybe get angry, louder and resort to name calling. I really hate Monsanto too, but you are playing up the GMOs with no substance or real scientific facts. Hate Monsanto for their business practices and just like any good college essay, state your case clearly with valid fact based arguments. That shouldn’t be hard for a college grad writing anything about Monsanto.
There is so much out there, Our country is absolutely Beautiful and nature needs to be saved, our wildlife needs us to save them, without us who do they have? Monsanto needs to GO!!!