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In reply to the discussion: Pic Of The Moment: "Everyday Americans Need A Champion, And I Want To Be That Champion" [View all]JEB
(4,748 posts)59. New Report Debunks 'Myth' That GMOs are Key to Feeding the World
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/04/01/new-report-debunks-myth-gmos-are-key-feeding-world
Well worth giving the article a thoughtful read.
A bit of what was discovered:
"After examining recent research on GMO crop production, the report also found:
Genetically modified cropsprimarily corn and soybeanshave not substantially contributed to global food security and are primarily used to feed animals and cars, not people.
GMO crops in the US are not more productive than non-GMO crops in western Europe.
A recent case study in Africa found that crops that were crossbred for drought tolerance using traditional techniques improved yields 30 percent more than genetically engineered varieties."
Well worth giving the article a thoughtful read.
A bit of what was discovered:
"After examining recent research on GMO crop production, the report also found:
Genetically modified cropsprimarily corn and soybeanshave not substantially contributed to global food security and are primarily used to feed animals and cars, not people.
GMO crops in the US are not more productive than non-GMO crops in western Europe.
A recent case study in Africa found that crops that were crossbred for drought tolerance using traditional techniques improved yields 30 percent more than genetically engineered varieties."
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Pic Of The Moment: "Everyday Americans Need A Champion, And I Want To Be That Champion" [View all]
EarlG
Apr 2015
OP
So we have a real presidential candidate posting on DU in his own name. *just kidding*
freshwest
Apr 2015
#46
Not if a republican gets into office in which case just bend over and kiss your butt goodbye. nt
cstanleytech
Apr 2015
#27
Actually, I liked some of those statements better before I read the contexts.
Jackpine Radical
Apr 2015
#18
And 'ultra progressives' will still not embrace her for those quotes, will they? n/t
freshwest
Apr 2015
#45
It's easy and doesn't leave misconceptions laying about. See ya later, Cha! n/t
freshwest
Apr 2015
#78
Before you call others RW, check their posts and Journal. Not going for it. n/t
freshwest
Apr 2015
#84
You should not write freshwest is like faux news.. it's ridiculous. You had a chance to edit out
Cha
Apr 2015
#86
Then by all means make sure you ask jeb bush for it. Or ted cruz. Or marco rubio. Or rand paul.
calimary
Apr 2015
#42
http://nativemobile.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Dont-Pity-the-1-Percent-Tapdaq-CMO-Seek
blkmusclmachine
Apr 2015
#79
That is vapor talk. What is her position on the American family destroying TPP, or taxing the rich,
grahamhgreen
Apr 2015
#80