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 finding -- challenged by Roundup maker Monsanto -- comes decades after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said glyphosate is safe for people. The agency reaffirmed that decision in 2012. It is the most widely used pesticide worldwide, sprayed on everything from golf courses to home gardens.