U.S. Forest Service, timber companies spraying record amounts of glyphosate in California
Summary
Timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service are using more glyphosate, a weedkiller, in California forests than ever before. Glyphosate helps remove plants that compete with young trees, but it has been linked to cancer in some lawsuits.Key Facts
- Glyphosate is the main chemical in the weedkiller called Roundup.
- It is sprayed to kill plants that grow near young trees in forests.
- Timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service are using record amounts of glyphosate in California.
- The Center for Investigative Reporting conducted the investigation.
- Glyphosate has faced lawsuits claiming it caused cancer to people exposed to it.
- The weedkiller’s use supports reforesting efforts by reducing competing plants.
- Concerns exist about potential health risks from glyphosate exposure.
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