Popular weed killer deemed “probable carcinogen” by UN (glyphosate, e.g. “Roundup”)

Associated Press ^ | Mar 20, 2015 2:25 PM EDT | Maria Cheng

[Olog-hai]

One of the world’s most popular weed killers—and the most widely used kind in the U.S.—has been labeled a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The decision was made by IARC, the France-based cancer research arm of the World Health Organization, which considered the status of five insect and weed killers including glyphosate, which is used globally in industrial farming. […]

The new classification is aimed mainly at industrial use of glyphosate. Its use by home gardeners is not considered a risk. Glyphosate is in the same category of risk as things like anabolic steroids and shift work. The decision was published online Thursday in the journal, Lancet Oncology. …

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Monsanto probably funded this research now that their patent has expired. They undoubtedly have a new patented weed-killer waiting in the wings.

[DannyTN]

What’s different about industrial and home use? It’s either a carcinogenic or it isn’t.

[AngelesCrestHighway]

The U.N. is a “probable carcinogen”

[re_nortex]

If the UN doesn't like it, then I'm all for it. In fact, I'm heading to Lowes this afternoon and will buy vast quantities of Roundup. I'll do some spot treatments later today and really pour it on once Earth Day comes around to spite the UN commies.

[TheThirdRuffian]

So, who is out to make money from this BS?

[AppyPappy]

License to kill weeds by the government of the United Nations...Carl Spackler

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

But the FEDGovt. has indemnified Monsanto against law suits.
Go Figure !
Now you know why so many EPA , FDA ,and Dept. of Agriculture heads go from FEDGovt., then back to Monsanto, then back to FEDGovt., then back to Monsanto, etc., etc..

[bgill]

Just put Round Up in the shopping list this morning. Not taking it off.

[napscoordinator]

I am glad we can still use it for home use. I would be rather pissed otherwise because the stuff works. As for farms and other areas, hopefully they find something worthwhile to use.

[Alex Murphy]

Monsanto probably funded this research now that their patent has expired. They undoubtedly have a new patented weed-killer waiting in the wings.

And if that doesn't work, Monsanto could simply roll out their Roundup-proof GMO wheat.

[funfan]

Lol! I needed a laugh today thanks :)

[mykroar]

Earth Day. That’s the day we turn all out light and TVs on, right?

[MNDude]

If I buy a weed killer, I want something that works fast... not something that kills the weeds slowly by cancer!

[KarlInOhio]

And if that doesn't work, Monsanto could simply roll out their Roundup-proof GMO wheat.

Or let their Roundup-proof Canadian thistles and dandelions bloom and spread their seeds across the country.

[re_nortex]

Earth Day. That’s the day we turn all out light and TVs on, right?

Yes...it's a day I look forward to as much as MLK day. On Earth Day, along with my Tea Party next door neighbor, we turn on the heat full blast and then the AC to counteract the heat. Lights are on 24/7, both inside and outside. Every motorized tool we can find is turned on all day to get back at the Nazis and Communists behind that nonsense. I make a point to cut the grass twice that day. If I see anyone riding a bicycle on the road, they get a long beep of my horn and a rev of my truck engine when I pass them.

[BitWielder1]

Everything causes cancer in laboratory mice.

[Olog-hai]

If/when I go off the grid, I’d sure like to build my own coal-fired AC turbo generator. In honor of Lenin’s b’Earth-Day.

[Olog-hai]

I wonder if cigarette tar doesn’t?

[The Cajun]

Got to “follow the money” on this one.