What to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Glyphosate

What to Know About the Controversy Surrounding Glyphosate
A customer shops for Roundup products at a store in San Rafael, Calif., on July, 9, 2018. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
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Glyphosate, one of the world’s most widely used ingredients in herbicides, is being debated at the highest levels in the United States as concerns grow over its impact on Americans’ health.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order in February to ensure an adequate supply of the chemical, while members of Congress have proposed legislation to regulate its use. Soon, the Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit addressing the widespread allegation that the chemical increases the risk of cancer.

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Troy Myers is a regional reporter based in St. Augustine, Florida. His background includes breaking, criminal justice, and investigative writing for local news, producing on a national morning newscast in Washington, D.C., and working with an award-winning, weekly investigative news program. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dog at the beach.