Uploaded on Jul 23, 2019
Presentation on "All About Monsanto Round-Up"
All About Monsanto Round Up
ALL ABOUT MONSANTO ROUND UP What is Monsanto Roundup? •Monsanto’s roundup is the most common weed killer worldwide. •It has Glyphosate as an active agent. •Glyphosate is a herbicide that is linked to kidney failure. Monsanto Roundup verdict •Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer is linked to cancer-causing agents. •Farmers using Roundup regularly diagnosis with non- Hodgkin’s lymphoma. •Farmers are filing lawsuits against the Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer. Monsanto Roundup verdict •California’s farmers who filled a lawsuit against roundup have awarded by Alameda Oakland juries with $2 billion in penalizing damages due to exposure to Monsanto’s Roundup weed killers. •This farmer couple was diagnosed with cancer and also receives $55 million to cover medical expenses. Facts about Monsanto’s Roundup •Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer has Glyphosate as an active agent. • Studies has found that excessive use of Glyphosate is linked with kidney failure and banned in many countries including Sri Lanka. Facts about Monsanto’s Roundup • Government study finds Monsanto’s roundup weed killer in 75% of air and rain samples Facts about Monsanto’s Roundup •Studies have found that Glyphosate is harmful to Sealife. • Monsanto Round up weed killer threatens coral reefs. Facts about Monsanto’s Roundup •Monsanto’s roundup found to be the most toxic herbicide and insecticides in several studies. Facts about Monsanto’s Roundup •Several studies have proven that Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer harms the brain and damage its growth. Monsanto’s statement after jury’s result “ We are disappointed with the jury’s decision and will appeal the verdict in this case, which conflicts directly wit U.S Environmental protection agency’s interim registration review decision released just last month, the consensus among leading health regulators worldwide that Glyphosate-based products can be used safely and that Glyphosate is not carcinogenic, and the 40 years of extensive scientific research on which their favorable conclusions are based.”
Comments