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.
Roundup, made by Monsanto, is the most popular weed killer in the world, used by agricultural corporations and weekend gardeners alike. Though it's been around since the 1970s, questions about the safety of Roundup continue to swirl around the herbicide.