agricultural chemicals

Looks at the effects that Monsant's Roundup, or glyphosate, a popular weed killer touted as being safe enough to drink, has had on farm famlies, and others, looks at evidence that links the chemical to cancers and other healththreats, and discusses what big companies and politicians have done to cover up the consequences of using it.

Journalist and filmmaker Marie Monique Robin offers her findings after a three-year international journey and investigation of the business practices of the agribusiness corporation Monsanto, arguing that Monsanto's new "green" practices are no less harmful than PCB and Agent Orange was in the past.

Provides background information about how the journey to chemical farming began and how it has poisoned our environment and endangered our existence. Describes the impact that changing to organic methods of farming will ultimately have on our health and survival and suggests five solutions to correct our environmental crises. Includes chapter notes and an index.