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.
Glyphosate, Roundupâs active ingredient, is the most widely used herbicide in the United States. About 100 million pounds are applied to U.S. farms and lawns every year, according to the EPA. Until now, most health studies have focused on the safety of glyphosate, rather than the mixture of ingredients found in Roundup.he EPA considers glyphosate to have low toxicity when used at the recommended doses. âRisk estimates for glyphosate were well below the level of concern,â said EPA spokesman Dale Kemery. The EPA classifies glyphosate as a Group E chemical, which means there is strong evidence that it does not cause cancer in humans.