onsanto,
the massive biotechnology company being blamed for contributing to the
dwindling bee population, has bought up one of the leading bee collapse
research organizations. Recently banned from Poland with one of the primary reasons being that the company's genetically modified
corn may be devastating the dying bee population, it is evident that
Monsanto is under serious fire for their role in the downfall of the
vital insects. It is therefore quite apparent why Monsanto bought one of
the largest bee research firms on the planet.
It can be found in public company reports hosted on mainstream media that Monsanto scooped up the Beeologics firm back
in September 2011. During this time the correlation between Monsanto's
GM crops and the bee decline was not explored in the mainstream, and in
fact it was hardly touched upon until Polish officials addressed the
serious concern amid the monumental ban. Owning a major organization
that focuses heavily on the bee collapse and is recognized by the USDA
for their mission statement of "restoring bee health and protecting the
future of insect pollination" could be very advantageous for Monsanto.
In fact, Beelogics' company information states that
the primary goal of the firm is to study the very collapse disorder that
is thought to be a result - at least in part - of Monsanto's own
creations. Their website states:
While its primary goal is to control the Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) and Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus (IAPV) infection crises, Beeologics' mission is to become the guardian of bee health worldwide.
What's more, Beelogics is recognized by the USDA,
the USDA-ARS, the media, and 'leading entomologists' worldwide. The
USDA, of course, has a great relationship with Monsanto. The government
agency has gone to great lengths to ensure that Monsanto's financial
gains continue to soar, going as far as to give the company special speed approval for their newest genetically engineered seed varieties. It turns out
that Monsanto was not getting quick enough approval for their crops,
which have been linked to severe organ damage and other significant health concerns.
Steve Censky, chief executive officer of the American
Soybean Association, states it quite plainly. It was a move to help
Monsanto and other biotechnology giants squash competition and make
profits. After all, who cares about public health?
"It is a concern from a competition standpoint," Censky said in a telephone interview.
It appears that when Monsanto cannot answer for their
environmental devastation, they buy up a company that may potentially be
their 'experts' in denying any such link between their crops and the
bee decline.
1 comment:
Thank you for this article. Our lives are dependent on these bees...we should be very afraid. And I am certain this is a cover up.
I remember when Monsanto got involved with our corn...the migrating Monarch butterflies were dying by the thousands as they stopped off in the corn fields.
Right then and there I decided that I would only buy corn from local farmers.
People need to be educated on what's being done to the food that they eat. This article will help many.
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