March Against Monsanto Sweden

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Sant eller falskt: Kan jag verkligen bli glutenintolerant i vuxen ålder? Kan celiaki bryta ut i klimakteriet eller som vuxen? En del får inga symtom – och hos vissa ligger sjukdomen latent hela livet.

Earlier this week, OCA supporters added 20,000 signatures to the public comment period urging the USDA not to deregulate genetically modified organisms.

The comment period has now closed. But the fight isn’t over, and there is still time to act! Congress is considering legislation that would strip oversight from pesticide-producing GMOs entirely, including crops genetically engineered to kill insects by silencing their genes, a process called RNAi. Independent researchers have raised concerns that this gene-silencing mechanism doesn’t always stay on target and may trigger immune responses in humans, particularly in newborns and people with gut health issues.

Bayer-Monsanto’s RNAi SmartStax corn has been growing on U.S. farms since 2023. The EPA never required immune system studies or assessed inhalation exposure, even though corn pollen can travel up to half a mile on the wind. With 20 to 30 percent of the 86 million acres of GMO corn now carrying RNAi traits, this is already happening.

If Congress removes oversight entirely, there may be no way to track what follows.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Congress Not to Deregulate Pesticide-Producing GMOs!
https://advocacy.organicconsumers.org/page/99373/action/1

"We were told that the new administration would take a sledgehammer to the corrupt alliance between federal regulators and the chemical industry. We were promised a war on the health epidemic that is sickening our children.

The MAHA vote in 2024 was a cry for help. It was a demand for regenerative farming, for the removal of toxic chemicals, and for a government that feared parents more than it feared lobbyists.

Instead, the movement has been hijacked. The final MAHA policy drafts barely mention pesticides. The administration is asking the Supreme Court to shield Bayer using fraudulent science. And the ‘health’ movement is being used to entrench a system where regulatory agencies ignore 21st-century medicine to protect 20th-century profits.

I believed they were addressing one of the most important public health issues of our times. But that critical mission has been co-opted and corrupted by industrial forces far more powerful than the movement itself.”

Read more: https://organicconsumers.org/the-corporate-capture-of-maha-how-the-chemical-lobby-is-stealing-our-health-again/

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a passionate advocate for banning glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, from U.S. food production. His stance has garnered both support and opposition, as glyphosate is a key component in modern agricultural practices. Kennedy argues that the chemical, which has been linked to cancer and other health issues, should be eliminated from food crops to protect public health and the environment.

The debate over glyphosate has been intensifying in recent years, as more research suggests potential health risks associated with its use. Proponents of banning glyphosate point to studies that have linked the herbicide to cancer and environmental harm, including soil degradation and water contamination. They argue that there are alternative farming practices that can replace glyphosate without compromising crop yields.

On the other side, many farmers and agricultural companies argue that glyphosate is essential for modern farming, providing an effective means of controlling weeds and boosting productivity. They stress that the herbicide has been extensively tested and deemed safe by regulatory bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Kennedy’s proposal to ban glyphosate has sparked a broader discussion about the role of chemicals in food production and the need for more sustainable farming practices. Supporters believe that eliminating harmful chemicals from the food chain is essential for ensuring long-term health and environmental sustainability.

As the debate continues, it will be important to consider both the scientific evidence surrounding glyphosate and the practical implications of banning it. Policymakers must weigh the health risks against the economic costs of changing agricultural practices, ensuring that any decision is based on solid evidence and a commitment to public health.

The issue of glyphosate use is likely to remain a hot topic in the years to come. Whether RFK Jr.’s push to ban the herbicide gains traction or not, the conversation about the safety of chemicals in our food supply is one that will continue to shape the future of food production.🌱⚖️