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Weed killer Glyphosate - Germany

September 19 , 2019 1766 days 1147 0
  • Germany has decided to phase out the controversial weed killer glyphosate by the end of 2023.
  • The ban is to protect insect populations that play a pivotal role in ecosystems and pollination of food crops.
  • The chemical is also suspected to cause cancer in humans.
  • Glyphosate is popular in India too.
  • Earlier, Austria became the first EU member to ban glyphosate use in July 2019.

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