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Agriculture

Bayer’s New Roundup Products Appear More Toxic Than Prior Formulations

"New types of Roundup weed killing products marketed to US consumers contain chemicals that pose greater health risks to people than prior formulations suspected of causing cancer, according to an analysis by an environmental health advocacy group. The report was disputed by Bayer, which called the analysis “deeply flawed.”"

Source: The New Lede, 10/24/2024

Researchers In Lab Near Lake Erie Study How Toxic Algae Can Damage Health

"Steven Haller remembers the look of fear on people’s faces when toxic algae in Lake Erie made it into his community’s water supply 10 years ago, shutting it down for two days."

Source: AP, 10/23/2024

"EPA Cancels Pesticide Shown To Be Harmful To Unborn Babies"

"Citing a need to protect the unborn babies of pregnant women, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday banned a pesticide used to kill weeds on farms, golf courses and athletic fields."

Source: The New Lede, 10/23/2024

As Bird Flu Outbreaks Rise, Piles Of Dead Cattle Shock Central Valley

"The mortality rate among H5N1 infected dairy cows has been much higher than anticipated. Since early August, outbreaks have been reported in 124 California dairy herds. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the current public health risk is low."

Source: LA Times, 10/22/2024

Canadian Regulator Colluded With A Pesticide Maker To Silence Researcher

"The federal pesticide regulator collaborated with an agrochemical giant to undermine research by a prominent Canadian scientist to stave off an impending ban of a class of pesticides harmful to human brains and sperm and deadly to bees, insects and birds, Canada's National Observer has found."

Source: National Observer, 10/21/2024

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