The secret tactics Monsanto used to protect Roundup, its star product | Four Corners
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Glyphosate, widely used by farmers like Peter Mela and Annie in New South Wales, is at the center of controversy due to health concerns and deceptive practices by Monsanto. Despite claims of safety, evidence of potential risks and lawsuits continue to shed doubt on the herbicide's true impact, prompting calls for stricter regulations and global safety inquiries.
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- Concerns about the safety of glyphosate, commonly used in agriculture, have intensified due to claims linking it to cancer, legal disputes, and deceptive practices by Monsanto, now owned by Bayer.
- Despite Monsanto's persistent defense of glyphosate's safety and value, mounting evidence, including the IARC's classification of glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen, along with lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny, suggest a pressing need for comprehensive government investigations and potential restrictions on its usage, echoing global debates on banning glyphosate in countries like France and Germany.
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Recent questions
Is glyphosate safe for agricultural use?
Yes, Peter Mela believes glyphosate is the safest chemical farmers use, while Monsanto denies it causes cancer, citing scientific studies.
What controversies surround Roundup?
Roundup is linked to cancer lawsuits, deceptive tactics by Monsanto, doubts about safety due to fraudulent studies, and EPA controversies.
What did the World Health Organization classify glyphosate as?
The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as a probable human carcinogen, sparking safety concerns.
How is Monsanto defending Roundup?
Despite controversies, Monsanto continues to defend Roundup's safety and value in agriculture, citing scientific studies and denying cancer risks.
Are there concerns about glyphosate regulation?
Yes, with over 500 glyphosate products used in Australia and no formal review in two decades, prompting calls for government inquiry and global safety questions.
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