by
Anthony
Gucciardi
November 3rd, 2011 | Updated 11/08/2012 at 10:25 pm
November 3rd, 2011 | Updated 11/08/2012 at 10:25 pm
Genetically modified crops are not only
devastating to your health, but they are also wreaking havoc on the
environment. New research adds to the mountain of evidence
that genetically modified crops not only require more pesticides — defeating one primary purpose of their existence
— but lead to new insect populations that are resistant to the biopesticides
contained in the crops. As insects adapt to the genetically modified Bt, the
biopesticide becomes absolutely worthless, igniting a vicious cycle of further
genetic alteration.
Bt is a toxin incorporated into
genetically modified crops in order to kill different insects, however Bt usage
has subsequently spawned insect populations which are resistant to the
biopesticide. At least 8 populations of insects have developed resistance, with
2 populations resistant to Bt sprays and at least 6 species resistant to Bt
crops as a whole.
The Endless Cycle of Genetically
Modified Biopesticides
What does this mean? Well, as a
solution to the Bt resistance, biotech scientists are now creating even
stronger genetically modified Bt as farmers use even more pesticides to combat
the resistant bugs. However tests conclude that modified Bt toxin provided
‘little or no advantage’ in tackling the insects, despite extensive time and
funding put into the research. It seems like an endless cycle in which
scientists continue to genetically modify already genetically altered toxins in
order to make them stronger and more effective against resistant insects —
ultimately ending in insects that are immune to the most potent forms of Bt and
other biopesticides. The ultimate effects that this volatile cycle will have on
the environment is simply unknown.
Meanwhile the research highlights the
numerous benefits of alternative and sustainable forms of organic farming. The
study concludes that:
Alternative organic, sustainable
methods of farming provide a realistic alternative, independent of reliance on
agrobiotech corporations.
Of course organic and sustainable
farming practices do not require endless amounts of genetic modification, heavy
pesticide use, and the negative health effects that go along with it all.
It seems that when Monsanto isn’t involved, farming becomes much simpler,
healthy, and environmentally friendly.
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