GMO Film “Consumed” – Yes, It’s a Drama About the GMO Controversy
Consumed, a film putting the GMO controversy onscreen in a different light than previous films on the topic (all documentaries), opened nationally December 9th. The filmmakers based the plot on a debate we know well: are GMOs safe to eat or are they causing chronic health problems? One of the main characters is a single, working-mother who suspects her son’s undiagnosed and baffling illness is a result of GMOs in his food....
Russia Bans GMOs, Wants to Be Largest World Supplier of High-Quality Food
Vladimir Putin may not be liked for many reasons, but for those in the anti-GMO camp, his view on agriculture isn’t one of them. On September 18th, Putin opted against producing food products containing genetically modified organisms, and it seems there’s no looking back after the Russia GMO ban. Russia could become the largest world supplier of ecologically clean and high-quality foodstuffs, President Vladimir Putin said...
Can You Find the Truth on GMOs If the Truth’s Been Paid For?
Much of the skepticism surrounding the GMO debate stems from a TRUST problem. It’s a big part of the reason why The Walk a Mile Project chose the GMO situation as the subject matter for its first documentary, because finding an unbiased, honest source is not an easy task within this controversy, yet the topic itself is of crucial importance to humanity. But dig around for just a few minutes online, and you’ll easily find...
Love Bananas? What If We’re Facing Banana Extinction?
It’s hard to imagine a world without bananas. When we were kids, they were a staple in our lunchboxes, and as adults, they’re an easy fruit to grab on our way to the office. So it’s no wonder that each time we hear the banana’s future may be threatened, we perk up and ask questions. Trouble is, we keep getting different answers. Are we on the brink of banana extinction, or not? According to the pro genetic...
The New York Times Stood Against GMO Labeling — Until GMO Salmon Entered the Picture
This past Tuesday, the New York Times editorial board officially started favoring labels for genetically modified food. That may not seem like a big deal, but it’s a complete reversal of their position in 2013. Previously the editorial board wrote that there was no need to label GMOs because “Consumers can already find products free of genetically engineered ingredients, with labels voluntarily placed by the...
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