Vandana Shiva on the Environmental and Moral Problems with Genetically Modified Seeds

Vandana Shiva on the Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds

July 13, 2012

Bill talks to scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who’s become a
rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These
seeds — considered “intellectual property” by the big companies who own
the patents — are globally marketed to monopolize food production and
profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds,
claiming they also harm the environment, are more costly, and leave
local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva, who
founded a movement in India to promote native seeds, links genetic
tinkering to problems in our ecology, economy, and humanity, and sees
this as the latest battleground in the war on Planet Earth.

Footage from Bitter Seeds courtesy of Teddy Bear Films