To: California EPA

RoundUp: It Doesn't Just Kill Weeds

Mounting evidence shows that exposure to glyphosate – the key ingredient in RoundUp – poses grave health risks for people. We have a right to know whether RoundUp contains a dangerous toxic chemical that could harm our health. I urge you to label glyphosate as a chemical “known to cause cancer.”

Why is this important?

RoundUp, the weed-killer brought to you by Monsanto. It’s sprayed on lawns all throughout the country, including on public parks, school playgrounds, and sports fields.

What you probably don’t know is that in March, the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization announced that glyphosate – the key ingredient in RoundUp – is “probably carcinogenic to humans.”

And recently the California EPA announced that it plans to label glyphosate as a chemical “known to cause cancer.”

In the WHO report, scientists cited evidence from studies showing that glyphosate has been linked to tumors in mice and rats and has caused DNA damage to human cells. Another study found that exposure to this dangerous chemical can result in significant liver and kidney damage.

In addition to being used on lawns and parks, glyphosate is the number one herbicide used in agriculture. Nearly all U.S. corn, soy, and cotton is treated with glyphosate.

People have a right to know about the serious health risks of this weed-killer.

The California EPA’s public comment period ends October 20th, and they need to hear from people like you.