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

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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

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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

Weedkiller Products More Toxic Than Active Ingredient, Tests Show

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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