Category Archives: biotechnology

Do we fear the right things?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Thoughtscapism

I had the privilege of giving a public presentation at a large Finnish political discussion and debate fair Suomi Areena for the Finnish Ecomodernist Society in Pori a few days ago. (Finnish readers can view the presentation here – skip over to … Continue reading →

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No, The UN Did Not Dismiss Pesticides as Unnecessary

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Thoughtscapism

The authors of this report unfortunately do the discussion on pesticide use a disservice by relying on hyperbole from activist organisations rather than focusing on peer-reviewed sources. Continue reading →

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13. Glyphosate and The Environment

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

In my series 17 Questions about Glyphosate, question 13. looks at glyphosate and its impacts on farming methods and the environment. Even if glyphosate poses no risk for the consumers, perhaps its problems lie in the effects on the environment? Let’s look … Continue reading →

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Environmental Impacts of Farming

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

The Swedish Food Agency (Svenska Livsmedelsverket SLV) recently published a report on a many-faceted breakdown of environmental effects in farming per one kilogram of farming product. This report was also discussed in an opinion piece in the Sweden’s largest newspaper, Dagens Nyheter (under the … Continue reading →

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Monocultures – the Great Evil of Modern Ag?

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Thoughtscapism

Instead of adding to the cloud of confusion around farming with vague comments on the ills of monoculture, it would be far more fruitful to concentrate on understanding what actually lies behind the grand-sounding concept. Continue reading →

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Myth: UN Calls for Small-Scale Organic Farming

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Thoughtscapism

A 2013 UNCTAD report is often falsely cited as UN endorsement of organic farming. The official stance of UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) paints a starkly different picture, promoting an inclusive approach based on science and evidence, not ideology. Continue reading →

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