Remember
Agent Orange, the chemical from the Vietnam War that caused so many
health problems and birth defects? If Dow AgroSiences has its way, one
of the main ingredients of Agent Orange will be sprayed in massive
amounts all over the country.
Dow
has genetically engineered corn and soybeans so that the plants can
withstand the application of 2,4-D, half of the notorious Agent Orange
chemical cocktail. Studies show that 2,4-D disrupts your hormones,
damages your nervous system, lowers your immunity to illnesses, and
causes reproductive problems.
Unfortunately,
this chemical is already being used in industrial agriculture. But its
use is limited because it kills so many plants - farmers have to be
careful about how and when they spray it. If Dow's GMO crops are
approved, however, farmers will be able to spray 2,4-D throughout the
growing season to kill weeds without damaging the GMO crops. This means a
lot more 2,4-D in the environment and as residue on your food!
"Agent
Orange" corn and soy are making their way through the approval process,
and this is the last chance the public has to submit comments to the
USDA. We need to submit more comments than ever before to stop these
crops from unleashing a new toxic assault on our health, our
communities, and the environment.
Please take a moment to tell the USDA not to approve these new GMO corn and soy crops!
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