Industry and the public are being asked for information about the use of the herbicide glyphosate, in a new consultation by the EPA. […]
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EPA’s reassessment of chemicals – In the News
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has released a priority chemicals list of 39 chemicals – mostly insecticides, fungicides and weed-killers, that require […]
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Australian Cancer Council calls for review of ‘Round-up’ — Expert Reaction
The Australian Cancer Council is reported to be calling for an independent review into the weedkiller, glyphosate — the active ingredient in […]
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Glyphosate and bees – Expert Reaction
New research from the US has found the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup could be contributing to the […]
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Monsanto loses glyphosate cancer case – Expert Reaction
Environment Minister Eugenie Sage has said she will be asking the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider adding Roundup to a […]
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EU glyphosate licence renewed for five years – Expert Reaction
After 18 months of stalled votes, the EU has voted to renew the license for weedkiller glyphosate for another five […]
Continue readingHerbicides linked to antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
New Zealand researchers have found the active ingredients in commonly-used weed killers can cause bacteria to be less susceptible to […]
Continue readingEuropean Chemicals Agency doesn’t classify glyphosate as a carcinogen – Expert Reaction
The European Chemicals Agency Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has concluded that the available scientific evidence did not meet the […]
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Glyphosate weedkiller: what’s the risk? – Expert reaction
The use of glyphosate weedkiller on Auckland parks and footpaths is in the spotlight amidst claims local councils’ spraying programmes are […]
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Herbicides and antibiotic resistance – Expert reaction
Commonly used agricultural chemicals may help harmful bacteria evade antibiotic drugs, according to a new study. In the study, published […]
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