Search Results for 'Herbicides'
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Glyphosate needs to be banned in the interest of our health, says Green Party councillor
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the popular weed-killer Roundup. Pressure to ban it followed the World Health Organisation’s conclusion that it was “probably carcinogenic to humans” and the evidence that it has been devastating to nature.
University of Galway investigates glyphosate exposure among families
Scientists at University of Galway investigating exposure to glyphosate in families have detected low level traces of the controversial herbicide in a quarter of people tested.
Heavin receives support for limiting Glyphosate use
At a recent sitting of the Athlone Moate Municipal District, Green Party Councillor, Louise Heavin, received broad support for her motion to limit the use of glyphosate, the harmful weedkiller commonly known as Roundup by the local authority.
Greens call on council to phase out use of glyphosate based herbicides
The Green Party is calling on the Galway City Council to follow the lead of Dublin City Council, which has recently announced a trial of alternatives to glyphosates, a herbicide over which there are health and environmental concerns.
