Back to the People with Nicole Shanahan Glyphosate, GMOs, and Growing Food Sustainably, feat. Chuck Benbrook
Jun 18, 2025
Chuck Benbrook, an agricultural economist and advocate for organic farming, discusses the hidden health risks of glyphosate and its link to chronic diseases. He explores the organic movement, emphasizing consumer safety and the need for transparency in pesticide use. Benbrook critiques Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto and its implications for public health. He highlights the challenges posed by glyphosate-resistant weeds and calls for a reevaluation of agricultural policies to promote sustainable practices.
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Organic Food Disclosure Gap
- The U.S. government has withheld full disclosure about the benefits of organic food and farming.
- Europe promotes scientific findings supporting organic food's nutritional superiority and safety.
Glyphosate Causes Blood Cancer
- Glyphosate penetrates skin and enters the bloodstream quickly because of surfactants in herbicides.
- It reaches bone marrow stem cells, causing DNA mutations that can lead to blood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Glyphosate Is Ubiquitous
- Glyphosate is widespread in the environment, making complete avoidance through diet very difficult.
- It can enter people through water, air, and even organic diets due to its ubiquity.
