Carey Gillam Archives

Rachel Carson Environment Book Award Winner: Whitewash by Carey Gillam

Carey Gillam | October 8, 2018

Carey Gillam’s “Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science (Island Press) has received rave reviews since its release last fall and has received several awards for outstanding reporting: Winner, 2018 Rachel Carson Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists 2018 Gold Medal winner, Outstanding Book of the Year, … Rachel Carson Environment Book Award Winner: Whitewash by Carey Gillam

What Killed Jack McCall? A Farmer Dies; A Case Against Monsanto Takes Root

Stacy Malkan | May 9, 2016

By Carey Gillam CAMBRIA, Calif.- Standing on the ridge overlooking her central California farm, new widow Teri McCall sees her husband Jack nearly everywhere. There, atop the highest hill, is where the couple married in 1975- two self-described “hippies’ who knew more about how to surf than farm. And over there, surrounded by the lemon, … What Killed Jack McCall? A Farmer Dies; A Case Against Monsanto Takes Root

The Monsanto Papers – Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice

Stacy Malkan | March 1, 2021

USRTK Research Director Carey Gillam’s new book is out now and garnering glowing reviews. Here is a brief description of the book from publisher Island Press: Lee Johnson was a man with simple dreams. All he wanted was a steady job and a nice home for his wife and children, something better than the hard … The Monsanto Papers – Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man’s Search for Justice

Decades of Deceit: Carey Gillam’s presentation to the European Parliament glyphosate hearing

Gary Ruskin | October 12, 2017

Carey Gillam is an investigative journalist and award-winning author who spent 17 years on the food and agriculture beat for Reuters. Gillam is now research director of the public interest research group U.S. Right to Know. These remarks were delivered Oct. 11, 2017 before a joint public hearing on “The Monsanto Papers and Glyphosate” before … Decades of Deceit: Carey Gillam’s presentation to the European Parliament glyphosate hearing

Carey Gillam Launches Book on Pesticide Problems & Monsanto Influence; Called to Appear Before EU Parliament

Stacy Malkan | October 10, 2017

News Release For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 For More Information Contact: Stacy Malkan (510) 542-9224 Today, Carey Gillam, a former Reuters reporter and current research director for U.S. Right to Know, launched her new book, Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science (Island Press), a hard-hitting investigation … Carey Gillam Launches Book on Pesticide Problems & Monsanto Influence; Called to Appear Before EU Parliament

Carey Gillam, Research Director

Stacy Malkan | September 14, 2016

Carey Gillam is author of the award-winning book, “Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science ” (Island Press, 2017) and a veteran journalist, researcher and writer with more than 20 years of experience in the news industry. Gillam’s book received the prestigious Rachel Carson Book Award from the Society … Carey Gillam, Research Director

Gift Ideas: Best 2019 Books and Movies About Our Food System

Stacy Malkan | December 17, 2019

If you like to give friends and family the gift of knowledge about our food, we’re here with recommendations for 2019 books and movies that illuminate the issues close to our hearts. At U.S. Right to Know, we believe that transparency – in the marketplace and in politics – is crucial to building a healthier … Gift Ideas: Best 2019 Books and Movies About Our Food System

10 Revelations from the U.S. Right to Know Investigations

Stacy Malkan | March 30, 2020

Please support our food investigations by making atax-deductible donation today. Internal Monsanto documents released in 2019 provide a rare look inside pesticide and food companies that try to discredit public interest groups and journalists. The documents (posted here) show that Monsanto and its new owner, Bayer, were especially worried about U.S. Right to Know, a … 10 Revelations from the U.S. Right to Know Investigations

FDA Suspends Testing for Glyphosate Residues in Food

Stacy Malkan | November 11, 2016

A sign on the FDA campus that says, "FDA: U.S. Department of Human Services, Food and Drug Administration"

By Carey Gillam Government testing for residues of an herbicide that has been linked to cancer has been put on hold, slowing the Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever endeavor to get a handle on just how much of the controversial chemical is making its way into U.S. foods. The FDA, the nation’s chief food safety … FDA Suspends Testing for Glyphosate Residues in Food

Monsanto’s campaign against U.S. Right To Know: Read the documents

Stacy Malkan | January 13, 2024

In 2021, the Society for Professional Journalists, NorCal chapter, honored U.S. Right to Know with the James Madison Freedom of Information Awards for our work obtaining internal corporate documents that showed how Monsanto recruited public university professors to support its PR goals. Concerned that our research would uncover its influence in academic circles, Monsanto “created … Monsanto’s campaign against U.S. Right To Know: Read the documents

Questions for the Bayer Shareholder Meeting, by Carey Gillam

Stacy Malkan | April 28, 2020

Earlier this year, our colleague Carey Gillam was offered a speaking slot by a Bayer shareholders’ group at the company’s annual meeting in Bonn, Germany. Due to Covid-19, the in-person meeting has been canceled and the Bayer shareholders convened in a virtual meeting on April 28 at 10:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). In lieu … Questions for the Bayer Shareholder Meeting, by Carey Gillam

The EPA is meant to protect us. The Monsanto trials suggest it is not

Stacy Malkan | May 7, 2019

Internal FDA Emails: Weedkiller Found in Granola and Crackers

Susan Lang | May 2, 2018

This article was originally published in the Guardian. By Carey Gillam US government scientists have detected a weedkiller linked to cancer in an array of commonly consumed foods, emails obtained through a freedom of information request show. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been testing food samples for residues of glyphosate, the active ingredient … Internal FDA Emails: Weedkiller Found in Granola and Crackers

Not Just For Corn and Soy: A Look at Glyphosate Use in Food Crops

Carey Gillam | May 4, 2016

By Carey Gillam As the active ingredient in Monsanto’s branded Roundup weed killer, along with hundreds of other weed-killing products, the chemical called glyphosate spells billions of dollars in sales for Monsanto and other companies each year as farmers around the world use it in their fields and orchards. Ubiquitous in food production, glyphosate is … Not Just For Corn and Soy: A Look at Glyphosate Use in Food Crops

What Is Going On With Glyphosate? EPA’s Odd Handling of Controversial Chemical

Stacy Malkan | May 9, 2016

By Carey Gillam The Environmental Protection Agency’s ongoing risk assessment of the world’s most widely used herbicide is starting to generate more questions than answers. On Monday, it also generated a giant “oops” from the EPA. On Friday, April 29, the EPA posted on its website a series of documents related to its long-awaited risk … What Is Going On With Glyphosate? EPA’s Odd Handling of Controversial Chemical

Monsanto Gets Facts Wrong in Blog Claiming Honest Dealings with Media

Stacy Malkan | May 11, 2016

By Stacy Malkan Today Monsanto posted a blog by its global communications lead Sara Miller making the case that the company deals only in facts with reporters. Unfortunately, Miller’s blog itself is sorely lacking when it comes to facts. Miller’s blog was a reaction to an interview posted Tuesday in the Huffington Post, by freelance … Monsanto Gets Facts Wrong in Blog Claiming Honest Dealings with Media

Glyphosate ‘Revolution’ Growing — Consumers Want Answers

Carey Gillam | May 25, 2016

By Carey Gillam They’re calling it a glyphosate “revolution.” Consumers around the world are waking up to the fact that they’re living in a world awash in the weed-killing pesticide known as glyphosate. And they don’t like it one bit. Over the last several years, some scientists have been warning that the long-touted environmental and … Glyphosate ‘Revolution’ Growing — Consumers Want Answers

Serious scrutiny needed as EPA seeks input on cancer ties to Monsanto herbicide

Stacy Malkan | December 13, 2016

By Carey Gillam The glyphosate geeks are gathering in Washington this week. After a two-month delay, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding four days of meetings aimed at examining the evidence that does or does not tie the world’s most widely used herbicide — glyphosate — to cancer. Scientists, activists and agricultural industry leaders … Serious scrutiny needed as EPA seeks input on cancer ties to Monsanto herbicide

Monsanto says its pesticides are safe. Now, a court wants to see the proof

Stacy Malkan | March 5, 2018

This week’s events will mark the first time that the science used to justify certain pesticides will be analyzed under oath for all to see This article was first published in The Guardian. By Carey Gillam On Monday, a federal court hearing in San Francisco will turn a public spotlight on to the science surrounding … Monsanto says its pesticides are safe. Now, a court wants to see the proof

Landmark Lawsuit Claims Monsanto Hid Cancer Danger of Weedkiller for Decades

Susan Lang | May 22, 2018

In June, a California groundskeeper will make history by taking company to trial on claims it suppressed harm of Roundup Thisarticlewasoriginallypublishedin TheGuardian. By Carey Gillam At the age of 46, DeWayne Johnson is not ready to die. But with cancer spread through most of his body, doctors say he probably has just months to live. … Landmark Lawsuit Claims Monsanto Hid Cancer Danger of Weedkiller for Decades

What would you say to Bayer at its annual shareholder meeting?

Stacy Malkan | February 18, 2020

UPDATE: Thanks to all who contributed to our travel fund to send our colleague Carey Gillam to Bonn, Germany, to attend the Bayer shareholder meeting April 28. We reached our fundraising goal in five days with more than two-dozen donors including a generous contribution of frequent flier miles. Stay tuned for Carey’s reporting from Bonn. Our colleague … What would you say to Bayer at its annual shareholder meeting?

I’m a Journalist. Monsanto Built a Strategy to Destroy My Reputation

Stacy Malkan | September 9, 2019

This story originally ran in The Guardian on August 9, 2019 By Carey Gillam As a journalist who has covered corporate America for more than 30 years, very little shocks me about the propaganda tactics companies often deploy. I know the pressure companies can and do bring to bear when trying to effect positive coverage … I’m a Journalist. Monsanto Built a Strategy to Destroy My Reputation

New Analysis Raises Questions About EPA’s Glyphosate Classification

Stacy Malkan | January 14, 2019

Researcher says the EPA has disregarded substantial evidence that the popular herbicide is linked to cancer This article was originally published in Environmental Health News. By Carey Gillam A little more than a month ahead of a first-ever federal trial over the issue of whether or not Monsanto’s popular weed killers can cause cancer, a … New Analysis Raises Questions About EPA’s Glyphosate Classification

Q&A with Carey Gillam on Whitewash

Stacy Malkan | October 10, 2017

Carey Gillam’s book is available from Island Press: Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science. Whitewash received the 2018 Rachel Carson Environmental Book Award from the Society of Environmental Journalists and a 2018 Gold Medal Award from the Independent Publishers. Based on 20 years of research and scores of … Q&A with Carey Gillam on Whitewash

Weedkiller Products More Toxic Than Active Ingredient, Tests Show

Stacy Malkan | May 8, 2018

After more than 40 years of widespread use, new scientific tests show formulated weedkillers have higher rates of toxicity to human cells This article was originally published in The Guardian. By Carey Gillam US government researchers have uncovered evidence that some popular weedkilling products, like Monsanto’s widely-used Roundup, are potentially more toxic to human cells than their active ingredient is by … Weedkiller Products More Toxic Than Active Ingredient, Tests Show

One Man’s Suffering Exposed Monsanto’s Secrets to the World

Stacy Malkan | August 11, 2018

Company’s own records revealed damning truth of glyphosate-based herbicides’ link to cancer This article was originally published in The Guardian. By Carey Gillam It was a verdict heard around the world. In a stunning blow to one of the world’s largest seed and chemical companies, jurors in San Francisco have told Monsanto it must pay $289m in damages to a man … One Man’s Suffering Exposed Monsanto’s Secrets to the World

I Won a Historic Lawsuit But May Not Live to Get the Money

Stacy Malkan | November 26, 2018

This article was originally published in Time Magazine. By Carey Gillam Dewayne Anthony Lee Johnson has always just gone by Lee. He lived a modest life for 42 years, and was devastated when he was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2014. Now 46, as he struggles with his advancing illness, Johnson has found sudden celebrity … I Won a Historic Lawsuit But May Not Live to Get the Money

USRTK Research Director Carey Gillam Receives SEJ Award for Reporting

Stacy Malkan | October 3, 2018

See Carey Gillam’s recent reporting in the Guardian News Release U.S. Right to Know is pleased to announce that Carey Gillam’s new book Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer and the Corruption of Science (Island Press) has received the prestigious Rachel Carson Book Award for unveiling decades of corporate secrets and deceptive tactics by … USRTK Research Director Carey Gillam Receives SEJ Award for Reporting

Why investigative journalist Carey Gillam won’t stop writing about Roundup

Stacy Malkan | July 30, 2018

U.S. Review of GMOs Finds Risks, Rewards; Calls for Transparency

Stacy Malkan | May 17, 2016

By Carey Gillam A new study of genetically modified crop technology by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a mix of observations about the controversial crops, and takes U.S. regulators to task for an ongoing lack of transparency that is fueling distrust by consumers and calls for mandatory labeling of GMO foods. … U.S. Review of GMOs Finds Risks, Rewards; Calls for Transparency

Organic Trade Meets in D.C. as Battle Brews Over Standards

Carey Gillam | May 25, 2016

This article originally appeared in Huffington Post. It’s “Organic Week” again in Washington, D.C., and attendees of the “signature policymaking event” for the Organic Trade Association (OTA) have much to celebrate. Last week, the OTA, the leading voice for the organic industry, announced that the sector posted its largest-ever annual dollar gain in 2015, with … Organic Trade Meets in D.C. as Battle Brews Over Standards

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