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.
Update 3/23/15 -- Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, has been classified as a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Details here. RoundupÂ® is touted as a safe, environmentally friendly and easy to use herbicide. Itâs also denounced as a toxic, hazardous chemical.