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Interactive call to action presentation where you will have to research the names of ingredients that are harmful in nutrition labels and call companies out for their deliberate use of harmful ingredients and chemicals in the making of their products

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Interactive call to action presentation where you will have to research the names of ingredients that are harmful in nutrition labels and call companies out for their deliberate use of harmful ingredients and chemicals in the making of their products. Push for reform and come up with a plan to hopefully get large companies to avoid the use of harmful ingredients and chemicals. Please use the attached paper as a reference to one or two of the slides. Also, reference back to the attached PowerPoint in one of the slides.

this is for a natures class where we talk about the effects of global warming, how composting is great for the environment, and the harmful effects of chemicals, pesticides, and so on. 1 Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary Sahak Ter-Sahakyan Natures: INDS 102 7/20/2021 Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 2 Anthropology Question Assignment Video Introduction In the ‘The World according to Monsanto,’ Marie-Monique (2008) exposes the firm’s practices and motivation to control the globe’s food supply with its genetically modified seeds and other items. Monsanto is known for its primary role in biotechnology and is recognized as the largest organization in this industry. In essence, it is the leading manufacturer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the world. GMOs involve manipulation of traits that naturally occur in crops, animals, and plants. Since its inception, and with the production of its first modified soybeans in the 90s, Monsanto has had massive approval from the United States government. However, there have also been heated arguments around this area, with most people arguing that GMOs might pose severe health risks for users. According to this film, Monsanto is particularly associated with several toxic agricultural products sold in the United States. The firm has equally been alleged to have given many misleading information, wrong tactics, and engaged in corruption practices to find its way out of its illegal practices. The documentary further shows that Monsanto’s race for GMOs threatened the world’s food supply, human health, economy, and the environment (Marie-Monique, 2008). Widely acclaimed for its revelations, this documentary also demonstrates why the firm has become known as the world’s poster child for its malevolent corporate influence in different spheres by exposing first-hand victims of its evils. Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 3 Summing up Monsanto In the film, Marie-Monique (2008) also offers a full overview of the debate surrounding GMOs. As detailed in this film, the company has long been soaked in disputes. During the 20th century, Monsanto produced several products, which were later disapproved for toxic claims, including the use of poisonous agents. For instance, the organization used DDT pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) for its production in Anniston for nearly four decades. Later, when the residents of Anniston city began falling sick, they linked these chemicals to increased incidents of respiratory problems, cancer, and other chronic diseases. Residents also successfully sued Monsanto for these diseases and other defects and received compensations of up to $700 million. The documentary placed full blame on the government and its policymakers for failing to take the necessary measures. For instance, while Monsanto was reprimanded many times for making false promotions and claiming that its products were biodegradable, no proper actions were taken against these practices. Besides, there were numerous concerns about the firm’s potential long-term impacts to humans and the environment, but the government failed to ensure proper tests before being released to the market. Mostly, the proof offered in this documentary is compelling and offers much food for thought. Marie-Monique (2008) portrays that in the face of many alarming reports from different areas, there were little measures and sanctions against the organization. There were also very few voices speaking up against this company due to general inertial and fears. From this film, it is also surprising watching the magnitude to which the firm’s role was immune to challenges. The evidence that Marie-Monique (2008) offers further indicates that Monsanto’s single fascination was holding on to its business using any means possible. For instance, during Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 4 the 70s, when concerns about its use of PCBs gained significant public attention, the organization instituted an ad hoc commission to address the situation. Also, despite the overwhelming and alarming issues about diseases and environmental, it was clear that Monsanto was determined not to confess its mistakes and take responsibility for its actions. Likewise, irrespective of the litany of confirmatory studies and other documents relating to Monsanto’s wrongdoings, the company argued that there were no consistent and considerable indications to implicate it and show that its utilization of PCBs was associated with severe longterm health effects. Based on this documentary, the narrator tells the tale of an industrial empire and collusion with the government to pollute the environment and cause suffering with the drive to make profits. The narrator also argues that the company’s advertisements carried a clean and green image about the company but concealed its evil quest to dominate the market and cause environmental instability and detriment to the world’s food security. ‘Round Up’ Controversy As to Marie-Monique (2008), ‘Round Up’ is a product produced by Monsanto, which the company claimed was biodegradable and that it left the soils clean. But, studies from France had a different story because they confirmed that this product had significant effects on fertilized sea urchin eggs. Marie-Monique (2008) also found that ‘Round Up’ also affected cell division and other key processes in cells. Further, the ingredients used in ‘Round Up’ had toxicity, which was found to cause genetic anomalies and damages. ‘Round Up’ was also found to provoke the cells that caused cancer. For the most part, the findings presented by Marie-Monique (2008) confirm that incredible secrets were concealed by Monsanto and the toxicity in its ‘Round Up’ brand was particularly hidden to protect the company crave to develop GMOs. Like Marie-Monique (2008), I do not wish to live the world according to Monsanto. I want to live in a world where ethics are Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 5 applied to the pursuit of gains, profits, and other interests. Marie-Monique (2008) shows us that it is important to take the necessary measures to promote human health and guard our ecological systems. To a greater degree, the issues around the introduction of GMOs and ‘Round Up’ were made worse by Monsanto and the government’s negligence to prioritize the public interests over greedy quests. From the ‘Round Up’ discussion, I have been taken by the company’s daring and surprisingly tainted history of corruption, environmental degradation, and complete disregard of human health. The ruthless and irresponsible marketing campaigns about this brand were mainly misleading, reckless, and detrimental to appropriate business practices. Just like its opponents, I also join the bandwagon in condemning Monsanto’s secrets about this product. By introducing it to the market, even when knowing it will have dire consequences on the human health and to the environment, Monsanto acted unethically, immorally, and irresponsibly. PCB’s Discussion According to Marie-Monique (2008), ‘Monsanto used PCB’s in producing its products during the 60s and 70s. For instance, in Anniston, the company used PCBs to produce products for many years. Later, this chemical compound contributed to the health problems experienced by Anniston residents, including respiratory problems, cancer, and other chronic diseases. Also, Marie-Monique (2008) reported that PCBs were systemic toxins and their use by Monsanto for its product manufacturing threatened environmental protection, organisms, and human health. In the 50s, with the development of pesticides, scientists warned about the use of PBCs and their potential effects on human health. Customers also regularly reported about skin problems when using Aroclors, but Montano would later downplay the effects of PCBs on human skin. One of the farmers interviewed in Marie-Monique (2008) acknowledged that their problems originated Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 6 from the plant through its use of PCBs. Marie-Monique (2008) also noted that the company did not inform people about the systemic poison with PCBs. He equally argued that though the U.S. government knew about this secret, it did not tell people. Revolving Door Concept According to Marie-Monique (2008), revolving door is not only found in agriculture, but it is also in several other areas. The documentary also cites the ‘revolving door’ as a massive and extensive problem in the United States politics, and business. This concept denotes to situations where people cycle between public and private industries’ positions in ways that creates massive conflicts of interests. For instance, people can move from different positions in the public sector and move into the private sector to make huge profits. As for Marie-Monique (2008), Montana has a fairly long history of the revolving door at nearly all levels of the government. Many of the ex-Montana workers, from their previous positions, filled the majority of the judiciary, advisory, and regulatory roles in the government. Bovine Hormone According to Marie-Monique (2008), Montana started producing agrichemicals in the 40s and was one of the firms that developed ‘Agent Orange.’ According to this film, ‘Agent Orange’ was linked to numerous health issues. It later developed the Bovine hormone, which was dubbed rBST, which was a hormone that increased milk production in cows by 11-15%. Just like other chemicals it had used, the Bovine hormone too created a significant controversy, especially with its effects on injected cows and milk. Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 7 Reflections Watching this video and the massive amounts of evidence against Montana was breathtaking. I found most of the proofs offered highly compelling and stunningly supported by many studies on this subject. The atrocities committed by Montana were many and far-reaching, with major effects on human and environmental health. Like I noted above, I do not want to live in a world of Montana, rather in an environment that is highly regulated and controlled for the state for the benefit of all individuals. My major concern is allowing private companies to dominate an economy and cause significant harms. I am also concerned with the extent to which our current laws protect actions such as those committed by Montana. To date, Montana has not taken full responsibility for its actions, despite the severe sufferings it cost scores of people. Personal Reflection paper on Monsanto documentary 8 References Marie-Monique, R. (2008). The World According to Monsanto [Full Length Documentary]. Youtube.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xV_MmFGsI4. The End of Nature Presented by: Sahak Ter-Sahakyan First Chapter: The Argument Overview ?(McKibben, 2006) affirms that the argument on the end of nature is complex and has numerous objections. ?Comprehending the end of nature requires examining the recent past in Europe and North America, for instance. ?Ancient literature from naturalists and travelers describes the transformation and the end of nature. ?Works from George Catlin and William Bartram show people where the world began. The Argument Cont. Interesting Points ?Literature confirms that nature has indeed ended. ?North America was treated ethically by ancient settlers, but everything changed after the colonialist arrived. ?Bartram found beauty everywhere; he could barely walk before discovering something new. ?Insight from ancient writing on nature typifies a “Genesis” that shows what nature was. Second Chapter: Visions of the World • Overview ?Visions of a diverse world fade each year ?In the 1930s, Alaska still manifested the beauty of nature across rivers, streams, ridges. Everything was fresh, according to Bob Marshall. ?In the mid-1800s, parts of Colorado were still rumored to exist, showcasing how foreign everything was. ?McKibben (2006) reminds us that the era of discovery is technically gone; Even the moon is already conquered! Visions of the World Cont. Interesting Points ?Bob Marshall saw minimal signs of human occupation as he explored Alaska. ?The naturalist was among the last few people to see the best of nature. ?Nature’s newness has become a myth. ?Some sites like the Grand Canyon have preserved their identity and continue to remind us of where nature began. Third Chapter: The lost Basis of Faith Overview ?People’s faith is gradually eroding with the idea that the planet cannot survive the ongoing pollution. ?We have continuously deprived the planet of its independence, which is detrimental for us. ?Our activities also prevent future generations from enjoying nature. ?Reports of “record highs” and “record lows” on weather news may seem meaningless, but they forecast a looming catastrophe. The lost Basis of Faith Cont. Important Points ?The idea that the planet might not survive the ongoing pollution is justifiable. ?We have constantly deprived nature of its independence ?Climate plays a significant role in determining the outcomes of nature. ?Man has altered the power of mother nature. Connection to Nature Pristine Places ?Humans still need pristine places to connect with their identity and ancestors. ?The peaceful places where ancestral spirits dwell still matter to us regardless of the status quo. ?People must learn that a peaceful world exists away from buildings, cars, industries, and all other noises. ?Nonetheless, the pristine locations are imminently endangered by our current practices. Connection to Nature Cont. How we have changed essential elements of nature ?Man constantly threatens the connection between our ancestors and forefathers by altering basic elements ?Places where nature swallows' people and allows them to connect with spirits away from society are slowly dying. ?Chainsaws and foreign noises have replaced the calmness of the woods. ?There is a risk of the outdoors being similar to the indoors, which risks ancestral connections. Conclusion and Reflection ?The fate of nature is inevitable. ?Most of us have good intentions, but our actions are destructive. ?Everyone must stand up to restore nature’s independence ?McKibben’s book must serve as a wake-up call, and a constant reminder of the beauty nature holds. ?We can imagine world nature in the future, but we must take action today. References McKibben, B. (2006). The End of Nature. Random House Trade Paperbacks.