Roundup news
Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Roundup (glyphosate), a widely used herbicide:
Recent News
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 2018 EPA Ruling: The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans in 2018. (Source: EPA)
- 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)
- 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)
Key Takeaways
- The scientific community is divided on the safety of glyphosate, with some studies suggesting a link to cancer and others finding no evidence of harm.
- Thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, alleging that Roundup causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other cancers.
- The European Union is reviewing the safety of glyphosate, and some countries have banned its use.
- The US EPA has concluded that glyphosate is not likely to be carcinogenic to humans, but some studies have raised concerns over its potential health risks.