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With glyphosate under fire, scientists look for alternatives to the most effective — and safest — weedkiller in the world. It’s not going well

Summary

Though no regulatory chemical advisory agency in the world concludes that glyphosate causes cancer in food or when used by applicators, courtroom victories are not evidence.

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Sustainable Weed Management

Synthetic and natural agricultural chemicals include herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. They are used by all farmers, organic and conventional, and have led to affordable food in markets around the world. Almost any farm chemical can be harmful if the dose applied is high enough — the “dose makes the poison”. What level of exposure poses a genuine risk to humans and the environment? How can the public and the press assess the scientific credibility of corporate and environmental group campaign claims? We’ve assembled a growing collection of articles and commentaries to help sort science from misinformation.

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