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The Toxic Chemicals Polluting Our Water: Ken Cook On PFAS, Glyphosate, GMOs & More
The Rich Roll Podcast
Genetic Modification and Pesticide Resistance Benefits for Farmers
Genetic modification of crops to resist pesticides like glyphosate, allows farmers to save time and effort by eliminating the need for plowing and timing weed killer application. This results in a boon for farmers with large operations, as they can plant fields and later spray glyphosate to kill weeds without harming the crops. However, this also leads to higher pesticide exposure in genetically modified foods compared to organic versions, especially in rural areas where the pesticide is widely used.
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