Evening News - August 28,2018

US Army Criticizes RT Over Syria Reporting, Ignores Similar Coverage Elsewhere

In Syria the US-led coalition has warned against consuming misinformation from rt. here at the network, we believe viewers are capable of discerning for themselves. RT America’s Dan Cohen takes a look at the accusation.

Volkswagen Plays God With Weather in Mexico

In an effort to keep their new cars from being damaged a Volkswagen factory in Mexico installed “hail cannons” that use a charge of acetylene gas fired into the air to create powerful shockwave that prevents clouds that create hailstorms from forming. While the technology is impressive it has angered many farmers in the area who say that use of the devices is having an effect on their crops. RT’s Manila Chan reports.

Glyphosate Levels in Grains Increase 300 Percent

There has been an increasing debate over the safety of glyphosate in food, and in just a few years the EPA approved amount of glyphosate allowed in grains has gone from 0.1ppm to 300ppm, an increase of 300 percent.  As fear over the safety of glyphosate continues to grow many are calling on the FDA to make changes. RT’s Sara Montes De Oca reports.