An array of toxic man-made chemicals which currently form an integral part of the global food production system are driving increased rates of cancer, cutting fertility rates, and damaging the environment, a major report warns.
The resulting impact of these highly unregulated synthetic chemicals is huge – with a global health burden of around $1.4–$2.2 trillion a year, equating to roughly 2−3 per cent of global GDP or about equal to the combined annual profits of the world’s 100 largest publicly listed companies.
