Monsanto's new $1bn herbicide shows our bias towards hi-tech solutions
by Andrew Simms from on (#F9JP)
From superfoods to GM crops - every week presents a new technological solution to save the world, distracting us from the simpler, sustainable options
Every week brings news of the latest world-saving technological breakthrough, from electric cars to superfoods and energy miracles. Global agrochemical firm Monsanto just announced a $1bn investment in its new herbicide, dicamba, part of Roundup Ready Xtend, its system for genetically engineered crops such as soya beans and cotton.
But, as we consider which paths to go down to solve the world's food, energy, climate and health problems, are we spellbound by hi-tech answers over less glamorous, but potentially better, low-tech approaches?
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