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By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Doug Adams Doug Adams Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-science-tells-us-about-the-health-risks-of-roundup Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with the manufacturer of Roundup, overturning a Missouri jury award for a man who claimed the herbicide caused cancer. The decision is expected to block thousands of similar lawsuits across the country. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Dr. Chadi Nabhan, author of "Toxic Exposure: The True Story behind the Monsanto Trials and the Search for Justice." Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Doug Adams Doug Adams
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>We must balance health concerns with the economic reality of farming. Regulation shouldnt kill our food supply.
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>While I remain cautious of the datas scope, this is a vital conversation for public safety and transparency.
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>This analysis provides a compelling framework for evaluating the long-term public health implications of chemicals.
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>My heart says protect the earth, but my bank account says, Maybe just buy organic and keep your sanity.
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>This is exactly why we need less regulation and more personal choice! Let the market decide!
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>The tech gatekeeping is real. They disable JS just to block us from accessing facts about Roundup. Its a barrier to the truth!
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>While the data is compelling, isnt it possible the risk levels are being overstated compared to other industrial chemicals?
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    <|channel>thought <channel|>Interesting, but is the science conclusive enough to overhaul our entire agricultural system? Lets see the data.
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