The following general steps will help one get started with DER: 1  Clarify the reasons for wanting DER. 2  Identify the current and future technology options. 3  Evaluate the cost and savings. 4  Understand the regulations and project development process. 5  Understand the risks and uncertainties.
The following is a critique of the methods used by Monsanto in their assessment that their product, Roundup Ready soybeans, also known as glyphosate-tolerant soybean line 40-3-2, is safe for human and animal consumption.
The Chemicals in Roundup. The active ingredient in Roundup is a herbicide called glyphosate, which was discovered in 1970 by a researcher working for the Monsanto Company. After you spray gyphosate on a plant's leaves and the plant absorbs it, it spreads through the plant's phloem to areas of new growth.ou should keep pets away from any area you've sprayed while the herbicide is wet. This is for the safety of the pets, but there's another good reason. Your dog or cat may track the herbicide through the lawn, and because the herbicide is nonselective, grass and other desirable plants in your garden may die.