AGENCY LETS FLY WITH CHEMICAL'S FUTURE

The EPA decided yesterday that atrazine weedkiller is unlikely to cause extinction of species. This means it can still be used.

#EPA, #Atrazine, #Weedkiller, #EndangeredSpecies, #EnvironmentalProtection

https://newsletter.tf/epa-atrazine-weedkiller-endangered-species-decision/

The EPA's new decision allows the continued use of atrazine, a weedkiller that has been used for a long time.

#EPA, #Atrazine, #Weedkiller, #EndangeredSpecies, #EnvironmentalProtection
https://newsletter.tf/epa-atrazine-weedkiller-endangered-species-decision/

EU trade deal could force UK to restrict use of weedkiller linked to cancer https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/06/eu-trade-deal-could-force-uk-restrict-glyphosate-weedkiller-linked-to-cancer

#EU #UK #UnitedKingdom #environment #farming #pesticides #weedkiller #health #PublicHealth #cancer

Campaigners call for ban on use of #weedkiller #glyphosate at harvest time

Some farmers argue the chemical is necessary but the Soil Association warns that its use as a drying agent leaves residues in foods such as bread, breakfast cereals and beer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgz420ee0zo #health #pesticide

(Please boost for reach.)

If you've been exposed to glyphosate, you may be eligible to get compensation. The details are here:

https://www.weedkillerclass.com/Home/Index

Note that the exposure does not have to be related to work. It can be residential.

From what I gather, right now it is only possible to register to get updates on the class action.

It is only after the final approval that you'll be able to register for benefits. The final approval is currently scheduled for July 9th 2026.

#glyphosate #WeedKiller #RoundUp #Monsanto

Trump order seeks to protect weedkiller at center of barrage of lawsuits | Pesticides | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/19/trump-order-protect-weedkiller

"President’s move, which also seeks ‘immunity’ for makers, faces backlash from health advocates and Maha coalition"

As always, corporate profits matter more than human health and the environment.

#Weedkiller #Pesticides #Glyphosate #RoundUp #Bayer
#USA #Trump #RightWing #Capitalism
#Health #Environment

Bayer agrees to pay $7.25bn to settle Roundup weedkiller cancer lawsuits

"The agrochemical maker Bayer and attorneys for cancer patients announced a proposed $7.25bn settlement on Tuesday to resolve thousands of US lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller Roundup could cause cancer."
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/17/bayer-proposed-settlement-roundup-cancer-lawsuits
#weeds #herbicide #Roundup #Bellingenshire #weedkiller #glyphosate #cancer

This article also discusses making home-made weed killer from vinegar and soap, but be careful when applying it... Don't apply to flowering plants, and apply at night after the bees have gone home.

#EcoFriendly and #EnvironmentallyFriendly #WeedKiller: Does It Exist?

By Stephanie Osmanski
Updated July 20 2020,

Excerpt:
"Another eco-friendly alternative to weed killer is enlisting the help of animal friends. Good for the environment and entirely non-toxic, goats can scarf down any unwanted weeds from #kudzu, #OrientalBittersweet, and #ailanthus to #MultifloraRosa, #JapaneseHoneysuckle, and mile-a-minute.

"In fact, some companies — such as #Ecogoats and #GoatsEatWeeds — even rent out goats to homeowners that want eco-friendly help controlling their unwanted noxious weeds. Because a goat’s least favorite food is grass, a goat will eat everything else first before munching on your lawn."

Read more:
https://www.greenmatters.com/p/eco-friendly-weed-killer

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Weeds #GoatGoals #Goats #YardGoats #InvasiveWeeds #HireAGoat