The EU has extended approval of weedkiller glyphosate. But why is it controversial? Opponents say it causes cancer and pollutes waterways, but backers say it underpins food security.
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The European Union has delayed its vote to extend approval of the weedkiller glyphosate. But why is it controversial? Opponents say it causes cancer and pollutes waterways, but backers say it underpins food security.
The European Union has delayed its vote to extend approval of the weedkiller glyphosate. But why is it controversial? Opponents say it causes cancer and pollutes waterways, but backers say it underpins food security.
The European Commission has proposed extending approval of the controversial weed killer glyphosate, long manufactured under the name Roundup, by 10 years. Approval in the European Union for the agrichemical is due to lapse this December unless member states agree to a reauthorization.