Due to Cancer Link, France Bans Roundup Weedkiller
France has banned Monsanto's Roundup Weedkiller after the UN classified it's main ingredient, glyphosate, as a probable carcinogen. According to The Independent, French Ecology Minister Segolene Royal commented on the ban to France 3 television Sunday. "France must be on the offensive with regards to the banning of pesticides." Royal … [Read more...] about Due to Cancer Link, France Bans Roundup Weedkiller
Actos Recall Ordered in France
Actos Recall Due To Risk Of Bladder Cancer. Actos will be officially withdrawn from the market in France, one month after officials suspended its sales there because of a study that found people taking Actos faced a greater risk of developing bladder cancer. Two studies have recently pointed to an association between Actos and … [Read more...] about Actos Recall Ordered in France
France National Assembly Says No to Fracking
No To Fracking In France Country. It looks like some in Europe aren’t ready to embrace hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, with the same enthusiasm we've seen from some quarters here in the U.S. In France, the National Assembly has just approved a law that would ban the controversial oil and natural gas drilling technique. The … [Read more...] about France National Assembly Says No to Fracking
France Issues Cell Phone Warning
French Government Warned Consumers About Cancer Risks In Cell Phone Use. The French government is warning consumers to avoid “excessive” cell phone use because of concerns that mobile phone use could increase the risk of some cancers. The French Ministry of Health, Youth and Sports said in a statement that it was … [Read more...] about France Issues Cell Phone Warning
