The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will analyze the impacts of atrazine and glyphosate — the two most commonly used pesticides in the United States … Harms Caused by Atrazine, Roundup Will Be Fully Assessed, MitigatedRead more
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Glyphosate, The Active Ingredient of Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, was once used only sparingly. It had to be, as the herbicide kills basically any plant it … Glyphosate, The Active Ingredient of Monsanto’s Roundup HerbicideRead more
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European Parliament votes to ban most uses of glyphosate
The European Parliament adopted a resolution strongly opposing the Commission’s proposal to reapprove the controversial weedkiller glyphosate for use in Europe for 15 years. The … European Parliament votes to ban most uses of glyphosateRead more
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Monsanto’s glyphosate now most heavily used weed-killer in history
Monsanto’s signature herbicide glyphosate, first marketed as “Roundup,” is now the most widely and heavily applied weed-killer in the history of chemical agriculture in both … Monsanto’s glyphosate now most heavily used weed-killer in historyRead more
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EPA Used Monsanto’s Research to Give Roundup a Pass
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY concluded in June that there was “no convincing evidence” that glyphosate, the most widely used herbicide in the U.S. and the … EPA Used Monsanto’s Research to Give Roundup a PassRead more
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This Controversial Pesticide Is Harming Honeybees
The Environmental Protection Agency has finally begun to answer a major question on honeybee health. This week, the EPA released its first findings on neonicotinoids, … This Controversial Pesticide Is Harming HoneybeesRead more
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Victoria to ban pesticides from ‘urban farms’
As Victoria councillors move to encourage commercial agriculture in the city’s backyards and vacant lots, pesticides are being rejected. Staff had recommended the use of … Victoria to ban pesticides from ‘urban farms’Read more
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85% of Tampons Contain Monsanto’s ‘Cancer Causing’ Glyphosate
Glyphosate, a widely popular herbicide that has been linked to cancer by the World Health Organization’s cancer research arm, was detected in 85 percent of … 85% of Tampons Contain Monsanto’s ‘Cancer Causing’ GlyphosateRead more
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The EPA could ban this toxic pesticide
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to ban one of the most toxic pesticides allowed in the U.S. unless the companies that sell it restrict its … The EPA could ban this toxic pesticideRead more