The Monsanto Papers: Corruption of Science and Grievous Harm to Public Health

Biologist Gilles-Éric Seralini conducted a study that revealed the harmful effects of Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller and GM foods on the liver and kidneys. Monsanto attempted to cover up the study and discredit Seralini and his colleagues, but their tactics were exposed in the Monsanto Papers. The company used sophisticated methods of deceit to bypass legislation and deceive the public and scientific communities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

A fierce battle for truth has unfolded, with a biologist at the forefront. Gilles-Éric Seralini, a specialist in GM foods and pesticides, has dedicated years to studying their toxicity and the impact on human health. In a groundbreaking study published in September 2012 in a major scientific journal, Food and Chemical Toxicology, Seralini unveiled the devastating effects of two of Monsanto's flagship products: Roundup weedkiller and the GM foods designed to absorb it. Shocking images of tumor-ridden rats fed with GM foods and Roundup went viral, causing a PR disaster for Monsanto.

Undeterred, Monsanto swiftly retaliated, employing a range of tactics to cover up the study. They leaned on publishers to retract the findings, launched smear campaigns to discredit Seralini and fellow researchers, and intimidated their supporters. To add to their deceitful practices, Monsanto produced a collection of fake research findings and testimonies, further clouding the truth.

However, the veil of secrecy was eventually lifted in 2017 when Monsanto was ordered to publish tens of thousands of confidential documents in a class-action lawsuit brought by thousands of individuals suffering from severe illnesses linked to Roundup. The Monsanto Papers, as they became known, exposed the company's cynical attempts at a cover-up and its fraudulent practices.

Gilles-Éric Seralini and Jérôme Douzelet, two courageous researchers, delved into the depths of the documents, uncovering a web of deceit that went beyond mere corporate wrongdoing. They discovered how Monsanto employed sophisticated methods to bypass legislation intended to protect millions of people. By providing phony assessments to conceal the poisons in its products, Monsanto deceived public authorities and the general public, perpetuating a cycle of harm.

The Monsanto Papers serve as a stark reminder of the urgent need for transparency and accountability in the world of agriculture and food production. They highlight the lengths to which corporations will go to protect their profits, even at the expense of human health and the environment. The battle for truth continues, as individuals and organizations strive to hold Monsanto and other corporations accountable for their actions.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 161 x 236 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510767638