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The EPA regulation on agriculture prices increase the production of food, fiber, and fuel. There are some regulations that are not proven to benefit the human health.

Everything consumers and retailers need to know about the non-GMO project. Standard are used to assist people to better understanding and to affect change with in the agricultural industry. Helps with verification of products.

This link doesn't lead to an article. GMOs face a lot of debate but after a lot of testing there has yet to be any solid proof that they cause any harm to the people consuming GMO foods. In fact, all bananas are GMO's. The practice of modifying crops to yield more food has been happening for as long as humans have grown crops. Companys that make the seeds are pretty awful. They treat farmers horribly.

This article talks about since Italy went into lockdown, human waste and agriculture spilling has decreased by 30%. Since Italy has less boat traffic marine life has returned to its usual migration pattern.

The article explains how important biodiversity is when maintaining life. The author explains that since 1970, human activities has destroyed 75 percent of all ecosystems. The article also talks about how our agricultural and fishing practices have driven 1 million species to extinction.

This is truly sad. It's horrible that people are causing species to go extinct, and it's even worse because it seems like most people don't care.

Arizona has been considered in a water crisis for decades. This National Geographic article highlights the historical and economical significance of agriculture in Arizona and why its desperate times are worth being concerned about. The experience of sharing water burden, a ruling that was implemented and began in 2020, is a stress farmers never imagined.

Pres. Donald Trump is now restricting scientist's from sharing their research. Officials at the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) have both let their staff know that they can not discuss research done by the agency or any departmental restrictions with anyone outside of the agency. This includes talking to the news, releasing photos, posting on social media, and more.

it is frightening to me that our new administration and President are trying to silence science based departments. The taxpayer funds the research that goes on, and therefore has a right to know the outcomes of what they are funding. Gagging scientists because you do not like or agree with what they are saying is childish and has no place in our government.

GMO foods were created to protect the crop and increase the plant's resistance ability towards insects and herbicides. On the other side, it also poses a lot of potential risk for us, the consumers. The article discusses the risk for our heath as well as the environment that the crops themselves are in.

This website gives lots of useful information regarding what a genetically modified organism is and why they are so bad. This site also has lists of high-risk GMO crops and what this means to our agriculture. I also found great ways to find non-gmo products and how to take action against GMOs.

With only 3% of world's fresh water, this causes the threat of water scarcity. Some of the main causes are water pollution, agriculture, population growth, overall climate change. This is overall damaging our ecosystems and lack water for everyone all around the world.

Water scarcity is one of the biggest concerns of our time. The photos and videos on this site do a good job of conveying how dire the situation is, and how we should be paying more attention to such a precious resource.

This is a huge concern especially when companies are starting to sell water for profit