According to new research from University of Virginia economist Federico Ciliberto, widespread adoption of genetically modified crops has decreased the use of insecticides, but increased the use of weed-killing herbicides as weeds become more resistant.

So while less corn-munching critters are present, more chemicals are used to kill the weeds around the crops, chemicals which can leak into soil and water table.

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