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How GM crops have increased the use of danger pesticides and created superweeds and toxin-resistant insects
Thursday, October 4, 2012 7:50
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Planting GM crops has led to an increase rather than a decrease in the use of pesticides in the last 16 years, according to US scientists.
The researchers said that the plants have caused superweeds and toxin-resistant insects to emerge, meaning farmers have not only had to use more pesticides on their crops overall, but are also using older and more dangerous chemicals.
The findings dramatically undermine the case for adopting the crops, which were sold to farmers and shoppers on the basis that they would reduce the need to be treated with powerful chemicals …. http://www.dailymail.co.uk
2012-10-04 07:40:47
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