Scientists and business leaders urge US government to reject toxic herbicide mix of glyphosate and Agent Orange ingredient

Scientists and business leaders urge US government to reject toxic herbicide mix of glyphosate and Agent Orange ingredient

‘A group of scientists and medical experts is calling on the Obama Administration to reject an application by Dow AgroSciences seeking approval for a new herbicide known as Enlist Duo, which contains the glyphosate component of Roundup and the 2,4-D component of the Vietnam War weapon Agent Orange in a single solution.
The herbicide blend is being proposed by the Dow Chemical Co. subsidiary as a solution to pest and weed resistance, which has emerged as a result of pesticide overuse. The popular Monsanto herbicide Roundup, as we’ve previously reported, is no longer as effective as it once was, which is why Dow is pushing for a stronger solution in Enlist Duo.’
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