Thyroid Cancer Risk Linked to Paraquat, Roundup and Other Pesticides: Study
A new study warns that a third of pesticides may increase thyroid cancer risks through residential use.
Tag Archives: Weed Killer
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EPA Asks Court for Permission to Reconsider Paraquat Decision in Response to Parkinson’s Disease Concerns
The EPA has asked a federal appeals court to let it reconsider an interim review on Paraquat's approval in the face of a lawsuit indicating the agency did not follow…
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EPA to Withdraw Controversial 2020 Roundup Risk Assessment That Said Glyphosate Did Not Cause Cancer
The EPA has withdrawn a 2020 Roundup cancer risk assessment after determining it could not meet a court deadline to reassess the health risks of the popular weed killer.
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Roundup Exposure May Cause Convulsions in Animals, Earthworm Study Warns
A new study links Roundup exposure to an increased risk of convulsions in animals.
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Court Urged to “Wind Up” Roundup MDL Proceedings, As Additional Lawsuits Continue to Move Toward Trial
Plaintiffs say it is time to "wind down" the Roundup MDL, or else face indefinite waves of trials in federal courts.
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Latest Roundup Trial Over Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Risk Results in Defense Verdict
A Missouri jury has delivered a defense verdict in a recent Roundup non-Hodgkin's lymphoma lawsuit involving multiple plaintiffs.
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Syngenta Paraquat Lawsuit Filed Over Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Lawsuit against Syngenta alleges company failed to warn about the link between its weed killer Paraquat and Parkinson's disease.
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EPA Wants Rehearing Over Glyphosate Cancer Risk Assessment, As Court-Imposed Deadline Looms
The EPA says it will be unable to make a court-mandated deadline of October 1 for completing a reassessment of Roundup cancer risks.
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Court Selects 20 More Paraquat Lawsuits For Limited Discovery, As Start of First Trial Reset for July 2023
A federal judge has selected 20 more Paraquat lawsuits to be prepared for possible early trial dates.
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Roundup Weed Killer’s Primary Ingredient Passes Through Blood-Brain Barrier, Study Warns
A new study finds that Roundup weed killer's active ingredient, glyphosate, passes through the blood-brain barrier, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.