Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.
The health burden from phthalates, bisphenols, pesticides and Pfas “forever chemicals” amounts to up to $2.2tn a year – roughly as much as the profits of the world’s 100 largest publicly listed companies, according to the report published on Wednesday.
None of the things mentioned have to do with GMOs. Which, IMO, are going to be instrumental in agriculture going forward as the climate continues to decline.
If done properly, and with transparency offering choices. Sadly there is not so much trust in that these days that, similar to how Boeing handles airplanes and we know Monsanto and Roundup handles matters in their own respective areas. But then again… should there be?
That I do agree with. They need to be publicly funded and freely available to all of humanity so everyone can benefit from them.