Farmers say they can't produce food efficiently without Roundup, as class action considers health impacts. (ABC News, January, 2024) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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Can we farm without glyphosate?

All the corn and wheat products I buy are organic, which means glyphosate was not allowed on the farm that grew it. So yes, it is definitely possible.

Glyphosate, the Active Ingredient in the Weedkiller Roundup, is Showing Up in Pregnant Women Living Near Farm Fields. (CP, 2024) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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It's sad that living next to a farm could be considered bad for health. If they didn't apply dangerous chemicals, it would actually be healthy to live next to a farm.

an organic diet can be an effective way to reduce glyphosate exposure.

Philadelphia jury awards $175 million after deciding 83-year-old man got cancer from Roundup weed killer. by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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Bayer announced in 2020 that it would pay as much as $10.9 billion to settle litigation over Roundup.

How can they stay profitable selling this poison?

Glyphosate Weed Killers Reduce Crop Yields and Hamper Climate Mitigation Efforts. (BP, February, 2023) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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Important report - I hope it gets some news media attention, and at Saidit I hope others see it here (not sure this sub is in /s/all)

Brutal attack on Paul François fits global pattern of intimidation of farmers and researchers. (GM Watch, February, 2023) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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I'm rather trying to avoid the main subs at least for now. I have a lot of work to do before I get out.

Germany to ban use of glyphosate from end of 2023. (Reuters, 2019) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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After 10,000 abomination policies, they do one thing right...

Oakland to receive millions in settlement over Monsanto PCB chemicals in waterways. (CBS News, December, 2022) by HibikiBlack in Monsanto_Bayer

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That explains the gay frogs and Nor Cal gays.