Glyphosate

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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. Glyphosate herbicides are widely used for weed control in U.S. agricultural settings, schools, public areas and home gardens. High amounts of exposure can potentially lead to short-term and long-term health concerns. Not to mention it can pose risks to important pollinators such as honey bees.

To help educate the public about this chemical, we're sharing two comprehensive guides. One covers things like what Glyphosate is used for, symptoms, and side effects. The second guide discusses glyphosate in depth. Please take a look:

  • Roundup

    Research suggests a link between the popular glyphosate weed killer Roundup and cancer. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer concluded glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic,” but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintains more evidence is needed.

    Read more:
    https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/pesticides/roundup/

  • Glyphosate

    Glyphosate is an herbicide and the main ingredient in Roundup, a popular brand of weedkillers. Research shows a potential link between prolonged and high levels of exposure and an increased risk of certain cancers. Roundup has been the subject of thousands of lawsuits, many of which are ongoing.

    Read more:
    https://www.consumernotice.org/environmental/pesticides/roundup/glyphosate/