Bad news and good news at the same time. First the European Union failed to come to a final agreement and decided to extend the license for the use of the herbicide glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, for 18 months. But then Segolene Royal, the French Minister for Ecology, announced that France remains “determined to ban the use of glyphosate in France by January 1, 2018.” Studies conducted by the World Health Organization “found that the herbicide solution was probably carcinogenic to humans”, because it provokes inflammation in the body. Glyphosate is also linked to the increasing disappearance of honeybee populations.
France vows to outlaw Monsanto’s glyphosate by 2018
More of Today's Solutions
Yangtze River sees major ecological recovery after China’s fishing ban
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM After decades of ecological decline, China’s Yangtze River, Asia’s longest and one of the most degraded waterways in ...
Read More10 brain-boosting hobbies for older adults that help keep the brain and body ...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Many people yearn for the golden years of retirement, where the grind often slows down, and we have ...
Read MoreNavigating counteroffers: a complete guide to making the right career move
Starting a job search is like stepping onto a carousel of potential opportunities. Once you secure that amazing new job offer, the excitement is palpable. But what if, just ...
Read MoreAre holiday tunes good for your health? Here’s what science says
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Love it or hate it, Christmas music is an inescapable part of the holiday season. For some, it’s ...
Read More
