For decades, Roundup weedkiller has been advertised as nontoxic and safe. Then over time, research linked its main ingredient glyphosate to a host of human health risks, including cancer. Despite this, nearly 300 million pounds of glyphosate are applied to U.S. farmlands each year. But that number could increase following an executive order to boost domestic production of glyphosate-based herbicides.
This article explores what this move could mean for your drinking water and health, and how you can reduce glyphosate exposure through your tap.
What is Glyphosate?
Glyphosate is a herbicide used to control certain weeds, grasses,…
