Toxic Weedkiller Chemicals Detected in Nearly 40% of People Tested in U.S. Study

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By Paige BennettFeb 10, 2022, 4:21 pm592 ptsHot
A new study has found detectable levels of toxic weedkillers in about 40% of respondents in a U.S. nationwide survey. The survey found levels of 2,4-D, an herbicide that has been linked to cancer, in one in three people. Researchers at George Washington University analyzed the 2001 to 2014 results from the…

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