EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
Court orders Monsanto to pay $289 million in cancer trial
Agrochemical company Monsanto has been ordered to pay $289 million to school groundskeeper Dewayne Johnson, who...
Beekeepers file a complaint against Bayer after glyphosate was discovered in honey
Beekeepers in France aren't happy with Bayer. Agence France Presse reported (AFP) a beekeeping cooperative in the...
Scientists discover plants have ‘brains’ that decide when to sprout
Researchers are quickly learning that plants are far more complex than once thought. Not only has it been determined...
Glyphosate found in Cheerios, Kashi cookies and other popular food items
Once again, residues of the herbicide glyphosate have been found in commonly consumed foods. A new report produced...
WHO cancer arm told experts to withhold glyphosate review documents
New evidence has come to light that illustrates the cancer agency of the World Health Organization advised experts...
NatureZap uses light, instead of pesticides, to rid your garden of weeds
As concern mounts over the amount of pesticides we use, one company is pursuing a promising alternative to harmful...
Over 200 tons of poisonous herbicides are dumped on North America’s wild lands every year
New reveals how widespread the use of herbicides - including glyphosate - has become on North American federal...
Shocking new map shows where cancer-causing glyphosate sprayed in San Francisco
San Francisco residents can now see exactly where glyphosate - the carcinogenic herbicide linked to myriad health...
Disturbing new map shows 2748 locations where NYC has recently sprayed cancer-causing pesticide
Bad news, New Yorkers -- if you like to take long walks or pay visits to your local park, you've probably been...
The 12 most jaw-dropping Inhabitat stories of 2015
This year proved the age-old maxim: buyer beware. Not only did we discover that herbal supplements may not contain...
Study finds 85% of tampons, sterile cotton, and sanitary pads contaminated with glyphosate
A recent Argentinean study found that 85 percent of tampons, gauze, and other cotton personal care products contain...
14 Stunning photos of the Earth remind us how important conservation is for all of us
Great Barrier Reef Comprised of nearly 3,000 reefs and islands and stretching over 1,400 miles, The Great Barrier...
16 Cities Sue Atrazine Maker for Contaminating Their Water
Atrazine (the most common herbicide on Earth) has been clogging the news waves lately with a recent study that...
Common Herbicide Causes a Sex Change in Frogs
Atrazine is one of the most commonly used herbicides in the world. It is also the most commonly found water pollutant...