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Two recent studies reveal that even tiny amounts of chlorpyrifos, a common pesticide that leaves residues on produce, can cause brain damage in unborn and developing children. This exposure occurs from consuming fresh fruits and vegetables that have been treated with this toxic insecticide. The latest review into Autism has ignored the effects of pesticides in the development of this and related diseases. Exposure to small amounts of pesticides in food can harm the brain's normal development, leading to a range of serious issues observed in children, including autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other developmental and behavioral challenges.

The article,” Neither Conventional nor GMO. What’s the Place of ‘New Genomic Techniques’ in Organic Agriculture?” was inserted by error into the Regeneration International newsletter. We strongly disagree with this article for several reasons.This article is a GMO industry reiteration of many similar articles they have used to lobby industry, governments, and consumers to get the newer methods of modifying genetic material in plants and animals (‘new genomic techniques’ or ‘NGTs’) not classified as GMOs.

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In this special 10-year anniversary conversation, we revisit the pivotal moment when farmers, scientists, and organizers from around the world came together to chart a new path for food, farming, and the planet. Join four founding members of Regeneration International: Mercedes López Martínez, Dr. André Leu, Ercilia Sahores, and Precious Phiri, as they reflect on what brought them together in 2014, the shared vision that sparked a movement, and the early strategies and struggles that shaped what we now know as “regeneration.”

Research shows that GMOs and glyphosate cause multiple serious chronic diseases. Over 50 years of regulation since glyphosate's introduction in 1974 clearly highlight regulatory failure. Authorities should fulfill their duty to protect the public by banning these substances.

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Currently, for consumers, the only way to avoid synthetic pesticides is to eat organically grown food. Most children are exposed to pesticides either directly by consuming food with pesticide residues or indirectly through the placenta and breast milk, as a result of pesticides in their mothers’ food. Multiple scientific studies show that consuming organic food is the most effective way to protect children, as most pesticide exposure occurs through the consumption of food from industrial farming systems.

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Testing shows that most foods and, consequently, people worldwide carry a mix of pesticide and chemical residues. Regulatory authorities then contend that any residue levels below the ADI or MRL are too low to pose health risks. This model assumes that the toxic effect declines in a steady, linear fashion with lower doses until the compound is no longer toxic. It is based on Paracelsus's maxim, the sixteenth-century physician and father of toxicology, who stated, “All things are poison and nothing is without poison; only the dose makes a thing not a poison.” This has been summarized as, “The dose makes the poison.”

In the previous articles in this series, I showed that the official requirements set by regulatory authorities for specific testing of pesticide-induced diseases in children are nearly non-existent. The developing fetus, young children, and adolescents going through puberty are three critical stages in human development that are completely overlooked in the guidelines for diseases, endocrine disruption, and cancer.