Weed killer kills human cells
Environmental Health News - 6/22/2009.By Crystal Gammon – Used in yards, farms and parks throughout the world, Roundup has long been a top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells. |
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Weed killer kills human cells. Study intensifies debate over 'inert' ingredients.
Environmental Health News - 6/22/2009.Used in yards, farms and parks throughout the world, Roundup has long been a top-selling weed killer. But now researchers have found that one of Roundup’s inert ingredients can kill human cells, particularly embryonic, placental and umbilical cord cells. The new findings intensify a debate about so-called “inerts” — the solvents, preservatives, surfactants and other substances that manufacturers add to pesticides. Nearly 4,000 inert ingredients are approved for use by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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How the Food Makers Captured Our Brains
New York Times - 6/22/2009.By Tara Parker-Pope – As head of the Food and Drug Administration, Dr. David A. Kessler served two presidents and battled Congress and Big Tobacco. But the Harvard-educated pediatrician discovered he was helpless against the forces of a chocolate chip cookie. |
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Community market opens in Waterville
Kennebec Journal - 6/22/2009.By Amy Calder – A dream brewing for more than a year became reality Monday with the opening of Barrels Community Market downtown. The market features fresh, locally and organically raised vegetables, meats and dairy products, as well as breads and other baked goods, arts, crafts, soaps and cosmetics. |
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