The Los Angeles County Institutes RoundUp Ban Following Jury Rulings
California is a state with an established reputation for being concerned with the risks of carcinogens and dangerous chemicals. That may be the reasoning behind the recent RoundUp ban on county property that was published by NBC Los Angeles Channel 4 last Wednesday morning. The RoundUp Ban Motive The RoundUp ban … [Read more...] about The Los Angeles County Institutes RoundUp Ban Following Jury Rulings
Carcinogenic Roundup Weed Killer
Active Ingredient in "Round-up' Weed Killer is Dangerous to Humans.The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is a sub-group of the World Health Organization, announced that glyphosate is a carcinogen and is therefore dangerous to human after studying the substance from 2015 to 2016. Glyphosate is an herbicide, or … [Read more...] about Carcinogenic Roundup Weed Killer
Monsanto Roundup Herbicide Lawsuits Transferred to California MDL
MDL Transferred Herbicide Lawsuits. A multidistrict litigation (MDL) has been established for lawsuits over Monsanto's RoundUp herbicide. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred 40 lawsuits to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Plaintiffs in the … [Read more...] about Monsanto Roundup Herbicide Lawsuits Transferred to California MDL
Monsanto Herbicide Roundup Linked to Cancers, Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Effects
Research has found that Monsanto’s Roundup, the world’s most popular herbicide, is tied to some life-threatening health risks, including a number of cancers. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, a weed killer made by Monsanto, may cause serious health issues. Roundup is used on crops such as corn and soybeans. According to … [Read more...] about Monsanto Herbicide Roundup Linked to Cancers, Parkinson’s Disease and Other Health Effects
Colombia to Stop Using Glyphosate in Coca Crop Eradication Programs
The government of Colombia has announced it will stop using the controversial herbicide glyphosate to destroy illegal plantations of coca. Coca is the raw ingredient for cocaine. The decision came after a recent warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) that glyphosate is "probably carcinogenic," the BBC reports. Glyphosate … [Read more...] about Colombia to Stop Using Glyphosate in Coca Crop Eradication Programs
Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
Exposure to the common herbicide atrazine while a baby is still in the womb could cause the child to suffer a rare but potentially serious birth defect to their nasal passages, making it difficult for them to breathe. According to a ScienceDaily.com report on a study set to appear in The Journal of Pediatrics, exposure to the … [Read more...] about Exposure to herbicide atrazine could cause rare nasal disorder in newborns
EPA Orders Imprelis Ban
Tree-killing Herbicide Imprelis Ban. There is more bad news today for DuPont on the Imprelis front. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally banned sales of the allegedly tree-killing herbicide, issuing DuPont a Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order (SSURO) yesterday. The SSURO was issued after data provided by DuPont … [Read more...] about EPA Orders Imprelis Ban
DuPont Hit with another Imprelis Lawsuit
Another Headache For Dupont. DuPont's Imprelis headaches continue, with another lawsuit claiming the new and highly-touted herbicide is killing and damaging trees. The lawsuit, which was brought by a Pennsylvania homeowner and Indiana golf course company, was filed Monday in federal court in Delaware. The complaint is the second to … [Read more...] about DuPont Hit with another Imprelis Lawsuit
EPA Set to Investigate Imprelis
Investigation Starts Against Imprelis. DuPont and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are investigating the herbicide Imprelis, after landscapers in several states reported incidents of tree death and damage that followed application of the weed killer. Last month, DuPont warned professional gardeners and landscapers not to … [Read more...] about EPA Set to Investigate Imprelis
