Roundup news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Roundup (glyphosate), a widely used herbicide:

Recent News

  1. Lawsuits Mount: Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, the manufacturer of Roundup, alleging that the herbicide causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers. (Source: Bloomberg)
  2. EU Review: The European Union is reviewing the safety of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, amid concerns over its potential link to cancer. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. California Court Ruling: A California court has ruled that Roundup is a probable carcinogen, paving the way for more lawsuits against Monsanto. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)
  4. New Study: A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives found that exposure to glyphosate is associated with an increased risk of kidney disease. (Source: Science Daily)
  5. Monsanto's Response: Monsanto has maintained that Roundup is safe for human consumption and that the scientific evidence does not support a link to cancer. (Source: The New York Times)

Previous News

  1. 2015 WHO Classification: The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" in 2015. (Source: WHO)
  2. 2018 EPA Ruling: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans in 2018. (Source: EPA)
  3. 2019 Jury Verdict: A jury in California awarded $80 million to a man who claimed that Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. (Source: CNN)
  4. 2019 FDA Warning: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers about the potential risks of Roundup, citing concerns over its potential link to cancer. (Source: FDA)

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