Earlier this year, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate (the chemical used in Roundup) as a “possible human carcinogen.” While it’s certainly a scary sounding announcement, what it really means is that like working swing shifts or drinking alcohol, the IARC says studies suggest that it’s possible exposure to glyphosate might cause cancer in humans. It doesn’t mean the IARC has discovered evidence that normal, low dose exposure to glyphosate causes any health issues. This week, the Washington Post published a well-balanced piece putting the possible risks associated by glyphosate in context. Read more.
