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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMonsanto’s Roundup Found in 75% of Air and Rain Samples
Roundup herbicide, Monsantos flagship weed killer, was present in 75 percent of air and rainfall test samples, according to the study, which focused on Mississippis highly fertile Delta agricultural region.
GreenMedInfo reports new research, soon to be published by Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry journal, discovered the traces over a 12-year span from 1995-2007.
In recent years, Roundup was found to be even more toxic than it was when first approved for agricultural use, though that discovery has not led to any changes in regulation of the pesticide. Moreover, Roundups overuse has enabled weeds and insects to build an immunity to its harsh toxins.
To deal with the immunity issue, Monsantos solution has been to spray more and stronger pesticides to eliminate the problem.
The health effects of Roundup are also hard to ignore as research has linked exposure to the pesticide to Parkinsons disease and various cancers.
http://ecowatch.com/2014/02/27/monsantos-roundup-found-in-75-of-air-and-rain-samples/
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