June 5th, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World The Bayer-Monsanto entity is now the largest seed and pesticide company in the world, controlling more than 25...
Category - Plants and Agriculture
Wake Up World’s articles on plants and agriculture, with a focus on issues and solutions surrounding ‘modern’ agricultural practices.
Updates on Proposed Rules for GMO Labeling and Toxicity of Common Pesticides
May 29th, 2018 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Government researchers warn the Roundup formula is far more toxic than glyphosate in isolation due to synergistic...
Toxic Weed Killer Glyphosate Found in Most Foods Sold in the U.S.
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World While both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) measure pesticide residues in...
The Seeds Of Suicide: How Monsanto Destroys Farming (and the Lives of Farmers)
By Dr. Vandana Shiva Guest writer for Wake Up World “Control the oil, and you control nations. Control the food, and you control the people.” — Henry Kissinger Monsanto’s...
Safety of Monsanto/Dow’s Newly Approved Frankenfood (RNAi Corn) Called Into Question
January 8th, 2018 By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World Another study confirms what activists and scientists alike have been warning: the next generation of RNA interference GM...
Want to Enjoy a Long, Happy Life? Live Near Trees, Say Researchers
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World If you’re anything like me, hiking through a forest, camping in the woods or savoring a natural space is a sure-fire way to...
EPA Refuses to Ban Neurotoxic Pesticide Found in 87 Percent of Newborns
November 29th, 2017 By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Exposure to pesticides, herbicides and insecticides has dramatically increased since the introduction of...
The Seed Guardians: Meet the Women of India Who are Revolutionizing Organic Farming
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World For some time now, we’ve been hearing about the important role women have in curbing environmental destruction. After all, the...
3 Spiritually Activating Herbs For Expanding Consciousness and Supercharging Health
By Justin Faerman Guest Writer for Wake Up World For thousands of years, medicinal herbs and plants have been used to heal and strengthen the body and mind. So much so, in fact, that researchers and...
Virtually Indestructible Rogue GMO Grass Threatens Environment, Wildlife and Industry
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World The USDA has announced genetically-engineered Kentucky Bluegrass will not be subjected to federal regulation and oversight. Developed by...
Study: 28,187 Plant Species Used as Medicines Throughout the World
By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World A powerful new study reminds us that natural medicine was once, and still is, the default medical system on this planet… In fact, the use of...
Evidence EPA Colluded with Monsanto to Cover-Up Glyphosate/Cancer Link
By Dr. Joseph Mercola Contributing writer for Wake Up World Glyphosate — the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup and other herbicides — is the most widely used agricultural...