Late?
Guilty as charged.
But you know what I’m not guilty of?
I’m not guilty of spraying the #poison #glyphosate on to any part of this #planet and into the bodies of practically every living creature.
How about you?
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 321
A recent Finnish study which exposed #bumblebees to field realistic doses of the #glyphosate based #herbicide Roundup found that the bumblebees' fine-color discrimination & long-term memory were significantly impaired.
herbicide danger: Dacthal / DCPA / chlorthal-dimethyl / Deramot Xtra / Chlor-Back 75WG
"The US Environmental Protection Agency found a risk of thyroid hormone changes in the unborn children of pregnant bystanders, women who apply chlorthal-dimethyl, or those who enter treated fields after the substance has been applied."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/country/525862/epa-issues-red-alert-over-weedkiller-banned-in-us
#EPA takes #emergency action to stop use of #dangerous pesticide
For the 1st time in 40 yrs, the #Environmental Protection Agency has taken emergency action to stop the use of a #pesticide linked to serious #HealthRisks for unborn #babies.
Tues’s #EmergencyOrder applies to… #DCPA aka #Dacthal, an #herbicide used on #crops such as #broccoli, #BrusselsSprouts, #cabbage & #onions.
#Health #PublicHealth #climate #Pregnant #farmworkers #farmers #agriculture
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/08/06/epa-pesticide-farmworkers/
#idw A main source for #glyphosate in european rivers might not be #agriculture but households laundry, #Detergents #aminopolyphosphonates can transforme into that #herbicide. https://idw-online.de/en/news837503
Ukraine reports increase in Russian chemical weapon weapon attacks on battlefield
Ukraine recorded 715 cases of Russian chemical weapons use on the battlefield in May, 271 chemical attacks more than previous month
Ukraine have previously accused Russia of using #chloropicrin & other chemical weapons
Chloropicrin is often used as an #herbicide
https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-reports-increase-in-russian-chemical-weapon-attacks/
Roundup
"The Federal Court has heard closing submissions in a landmark lawsuit involving more than 800 people, who claim the herbicide Roundup and its key ingredient, glyphosate, is carcinogenic for humans and can cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma."
"If successful, the case could lead to regulatory change restricting the use of glyphosate, which farmers say would hurt their ability to sustainably produce food."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-01-18/glyphosate-trial-determine-if-roundup-causes-cancer-what-happens/103298898
#herbicide #glyphosate #regulation #cancer #lymphoma #councils #food #pollution
Gut #microbiota and #neurological effects of #glyphosate
by Lola Rueda-Ruzafa , Francisco Cruz, Pablo Roman, Diana Cardona
August, 2019
"There are currently various concerns regarding certain #environmental #toxins and the possible impact they can have on developmental diseases. #Glyphosate (Gly) is the most utilised #herbicide in #agriculture, although its widespread use is generating controversy in the scientific world because of its probable carcinogenic effect on human cells. Gly performs as an inhibitor of 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phospate synthase (EPSP synthase), not only in plants, but also in bacteria. An inhibiting effect on EPSP synthase from intestinal microbiota has been reported, affecting mainly beneficial bacteria. To the contrary, Clostridium spp. and Salmonella strains are shown to be resistant to Gly. Consequently, researchers have suggested that Gly can cause #dysbiosis, a phenomenon which is characterised by an imbalance between beneficial and pathogenic #microorganisms. The overgrowth of bacteria such as #clostridia generates high levels of noxious metabolites in the #brain, which can contribute to the development of neurological deviations. This work reviews the impact of Gly-induced intestinal #dysbiosis on the central nervous system, focusing on emotional, neurological and #neurodegenerative disorders. A wide variety of factors were investigated in relation to brain-related changes, including highlighting #genetic abnormalities, pregnancy-associated problems, diet, infections, vaccines and heavy metals. However, more studies are required to determine the implication of the most internationally used herbicide, Gly, in behavioural disorders."
#Farmers allege link between popular #herbicide and #Parkinsons disease
November 29, 2023
"It is against the law to use #paraquat in China, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and dozens of other countries. Many countries have banned the herbicide due to its extreme #toxicity, while others have expressed concerns over the possible risk for Parkinson's disease.
"Yet the herbicide, manufactured by a #Swiss company that is owned by the #Chinese state, is still widely used throughout the #UnitedStates in part because it is a highly effective way to kill weeds.
"The company, Syngenta, says that paraquat, which it produces under the name Gramoxone, 'is safe for its intended and labelled use.'
"Clayton Tucholke, who used Gramoxone for years on his farm in LaBolt, #SouthDakota, and has since been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, says otherwise.
"'It should have been pulled, I think, you know, so it didn't happen to somebody else,' Tucholke told ABC News.
"A 76-year-old father and grandfather, Tucholke lived on his farm with his wife Denise, but as the symptoms of #Parkinson's have worsened, he says he was forced to give up his career in #agriculture and had to move to the nearby town of Milbank to be closer to medical professionals.
"Daily tasks have become arduous for Tucholke, who now has to travel to physical therapy three times a week to slow the progression of his symptoms.
"'This man was so independent,' Denise Tucholke said. 'And his independence has been taken from him, which is unfair.'
"The Tucholkes are among the more than 4,000 Americans who have filed lawsuits as part of a multi-district litigation against #Syngenta, which currently manufactures #Gramoxone, and #Chevron, which distributed it in the U.S. from 1966 until 1986.
"Although Syngenta and Chevron told ABC News that there is no scientific evidence that supports a causal link between #paraquat and #Parkinsonsdisease, the Tucholkes and other plaintiffs allege that such a link exists, arguing that Syngenta and Chevron knew or should have known that the #herbicide could 'cause severe #neurological injuries.'
"'Our daughter and son-in-law are still #farming. I think any time [a] chemical is applied to the fields that they have to use, they should know what's going to happen,' Denise Tucholke said.
"'All the generations that are coming up afterwards need to know,' she said."
After months of wrangling, the #European Commission says it has decided to renew the license for the #weedkiller compound #glyphosate, approving its use in #EuropeanUnion countries for ten more years
#EU allows use of controversial weedkiller glyphosate for 10 more years
In the wake of a stalemate among member states, the #EuropeanCommission has decided to approve the #herbicide’s continued use. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03589-z
Scientists say new research links glysophate used in herbicides like Roundup to cancer at levels now considered safe: “This is of extreme concern. We couldn’t sit on this data.” @careygillam @thenewledenews https://www.thenewlede.org/2023/10/glyphosate-cancer-findings-of-extreme-concern-as-europe-weighs-reauthorization-of-pesticide/ #herbicide
Class action alleges one of the world's most popular weedkillers, Roundup causes cancer. The class action involves 800 Australians who have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-04/roundup-class-action-monsanto-melbourne-federal-court/102810274
#Roundup #weeds #herbicide #spraying #Councils #cancer
2019: #Gut #microbiota and #neurological effects of #glyphosate
Abstract: "There are currently various concerns regarding certain environmental toxins and the possible impact they can have on developmental diseases. Glyphosate (Gly) is the most utilised herbicide in agriculture, although its widespread use is generating controversy in the scientific world because of its probable #carcinogenic effect on human cells. Gly performs as an inhibitor of 5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phospate synthase (EPSP synthase), not only in plants, but also in bacteria. An inhibiting effect on EPSP synthase from intestinal microbiota has been reported, affecting mainly beneficial bacteria. To the contrary, Clostridium spp. and Salmonella strains are shown to be resistant to Gly. Consequently, researchers have suggested that Gly can cause dysbiosis, a phenomenon which is characterised by an imbalance between beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms. The overgrowth of bacteria such as #clostridia generates high levels of noxious metabolites in the #brain, which can contribute to the development of neurological deviations. This work reviews the impact of Glyphosate-induced #intestinal dysbiosis on the central nervous system, focusing on emotional, #neurological and #neurodegenerative disorders. A wide variety of factors were investigated in relation to brain-related changes, including highlighting #genetic abnormalities, #pregnancy-associated problems, #diet, #infections, vaccines and heavy metals. However, more studies are required to determine the implication of the most internationally used #herbicide, Gly, in behavioural disorders."
is there any easy way to know if a place in which you foraged has been sprayed with with the death potion of roundup? 
@plants #plants #herbicide #herbicides
‘Disturbing’: #weedkiller ingredient tied to #cancer found in 80% of #US #urine samples | US news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/09/weedkiller-glyphosate-cdc-study-urine-samples
#Pollution #Glyphosate Bayer #Roundup #CDC #Horticulture #Herbicide
