GMO Journal: Latest GMO News Reports and Analysis. Monsanto's New 'Agent Orange' - Are You Eating, Breathing & Drinking It? 16th December 2011 By Sayer Ji, – Wake Up World In a groundbreaking study published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry last month, glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide “Roundup,” is flowing freely into the groundwater in areas where it is being applied.
The researchers found that 41% of the 140 groundwater samples taken from Catalonia Spain, had levels beyond the limit of quantification – indicating that, despite manufacturer’s claims, it does not break down rapidly in the environment, and is accumulating there in concerning quantities. Why Is Groundwater Contamination An Important Finding? Monsanto threatens the sue the entire state of Vermont.