Monsanto: 'The only way to sequester carbon is through plants'

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Monsanto's Mark Edge tells BusinessGreen how the controversial seed giant is working to curb the environmental impact of agricultural practices

Life is rarely easy for an agro-chemical and seed giant long held in disdain by environmental campaigners, but for agri-business Monsanto the last month has been particularly taxing. The firm was last...

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