A new study published this week draws the conclusion that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is a likely carcinogen. This study has quickly caught media attention in part because it is coming from a well-respected, international group of scientists connected to the World Health Organization. Categorizing glyphosate as a probable carcinogen is a strong… Read more »
For years, Monsanto touted their pesticide Roundup as an environmentally benign pesticide. But this year, the reputation of Roundup has taken a beating, along with the genetically modified crops that Monsanto has created to withstand their pesticide. First was the study confirming the toxic nature of Roundup’s “inert” ingredients, then there was the revelation that… Read more »
Monsanto’s popular weedkiller, Roundup, has a reputation as being one of the more benign herbicides out there. But that reputation is seriously eroding, as farmers dump more and more toxic chemicals to fight the now Roundup-resistant weeds, and studies are confirming the toxic nature of Roundup’s “inert ingredients.” According to a recent study, “the proprietary… Read more »
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