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What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup

What science tells us about the health risks of Roundup

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of the company that makes Roundup, an herbicide. This decision overturned a Missouri court’s award to a man who said Roundup caused his cancer and is likely to stop many similar lawsuits nationwide.

Key Facts

  • The Supreme Court made a 7-2 decision supporting Roundup’s maker.
  • The ruling overturned a Missouri jury award for a cancer claim linked to Roundup.
  • The decision could block thousands of lawsuits across the United States.
  • Roundup is a widely used weed killer made by Monsanto’s manufacturer.
  • The case involved questions about whether Roundup’s chemicals cause cancer.
  • Dr. Chadi Nabhan wrote a book about the trials related to toxic exposure and Monsanto.
  • The news was discussed on a program hosted by Geoff Bennett.
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