Bayer settling cancer claims for $10,000,000,000

Bayer is paying 10 billion dollars to settle cancer claims, but Monsanto and now Bayer have maintained that the weedkiller is safe. Part of the $1.25 billion set aside for future claims will be used to convene an expert panel to determine whether glyphosate causes cancer, and—if it does—what dosage or exposure level is dangerous. I wonder if they would be willing […]

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Researchers at University of Washington conclude: glyphosate significantly increases the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

CNN SAYS:  Researchers from the University of Washington evaluated existing studies into the chemical — found in weed killers including Monsanto’s popular Roundup — and concluded that it significantly increases the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a cancer of the immune system. THE NEW META REPORT SAYS:  Using the highest exposure groups when available in each study, we report the […]

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Health Canada acknowledges “troubling allegations” regarding approval of Roundup herbicide

Gil Shochat of the CBC has written about Health Canada reviewing hundreds of studies used during the approval process for glyphosate. Health Canada says in light of “troubling allegations,” its scientists are reviewing hundreds of studies used during the approval process for glyphosate, the active ingredient in Canada’s most popular herbicide, Roundup. These have never been publicly available AND its […]

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Ways to protect yourself from Glyphosate in your food

Blogger Alex Fergus has written an article titled: “24 Ways To Protect Yourself From Glyphosate”. And making it to #1 on his list? Eat sulfur rich foods including eggs, cheese, onions and garlic! HELLO UKRANIAN AND ITALIAN FOODS I LOVE! I will have to take his word that sulphate helps the body remove impurities and detoxify, only because I choose […]

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Monsanto “acted with malice, oppression or fraud and should be punished for its conduct,” Judge Suzanne Ramos Bolanos announced in court

May 22 2018 Guardian article: Landmark lawsuit claims Monsanto hid cancer danger of weedkiller for decades In June, a California groundskeeper will make history by taking company to trial on claims it suppressed harm of Roundup August 10, 2018: USA Today article: Jury orders Monsanto to pay $289 million to cancer patient in Roundup lawsuit Monsanto “acted with malice, oppression […]

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Don’t jump the gun on canola desiccation (please!)

Big thanks to the Manitoba Cooperator story “Straight-cutting canola growers urged to be patient on desiccant spray” which reminds farmers that there are alternatives to the preharvest application of glyphosate to our food.  The article even reminds us that glyphosate is not technically a dessicant. Angela Brackenreed (Canola Council of Canada and Agronomy Specialist) reminds farmers: not every straight cut […]

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June 2018 – Glyphosate in the news

The Guardian reports that on June 18 2018 a lawsuit kicks off that alleges that Monsanto hid that glyphosate causes cancer. June 1 issue of Science Magazine published an article titled “Decision-making in a storm of discontent“. Seems like a fair assessment on the impact of glyphosate, largely focussing on how much we do not know. June 5 2018 Ars […]

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