Round Up

Will Sonoma Ban Roundup in City Parks?

Charlotte County woman sues maker of Roundup, retailers, and county over health issues

“…….glyphosate, was sprayed all around Sunshine Lake and Sunshine Waterway where Stevens lived.” Charlotte County woman sues maker of Roundup, retailers, and county over health issues HARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County woman sues maker of Roundup, retailers, and county over health issues A new lawsuit is filed surrounding Roundup, the weed killer and pesticide. A woman is suing …

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ECHOWATCH: Glyphosate Sprayed on GMO Crops Linked to Lake Erie’s Toxic

Russian River has suffered from toxic algae blooms also. California Dept. of Pesticide Regulations shows Sonoma County using 77, 788 pounds of concentrated glyphosate (Round Up) in 2015. “Our research is finding that Roundup is getting into the watershed at peak farming application times, particularly in the spring,” McKay said. Approximately 1,000 metric tonnes (about …

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With “Mountainous” Evidence on Plaintiffs’ Side, Hundreds of Cancer Cases Against Monsanto Get Green Light

“In addition to internal documents, Wisner also said the trial will feature depositions from 10 former or current Monsanto employees, and that there is “a mountain of data,” going back to 2000, which shows that exposure to glyphosate can cause genetic damage that could lead to the type of cancer Johnson has.” With “Mountainous” Evidence on …

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Pesticide Forum on Wednesday April 4th at 7pm

“According to the most recent data available, Napa County has the highest cancer rate for white women in the state and the fifth highest childhood cancer rate.  In addition, among Latinos, Napa County has the third highest rate of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the cancer most associated with glyphosate and farmworkers.”  Pesticide Forum on Wed. April 4th at 7 …

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State clears a hurdle for Roundup warning

Over 84,000 pounds of RoundUp used in Sonoma County vineyards in 2013 alone….. http://democratherald.com/business/california-clears-hurdle-for-cancer-warning-label-on-roundup/article_f7cf9dc3-bf7f-570e-bd08-d7c850073914.html By SCOTT SMITH Associated Press Jan 27, 2017 Updated Jan 27, 2017 Shortly afterward, the most populated U.S. state took its first step in 2015 to require the warning labels. St. Louis-based Monsanto contends that California is delegating its authority to …

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