E.U. seeks 10-year renewal for Roundup herbicide

摘要

The European Commission plans to propose a 10-year extension for its approval of the chemical used in Monsanto Co.'s weed-killer Roundup, according to a spokeswoman. The chemical glyphosate has been controversial in the United States, and a lawsuit has been filed against the company for allegedly causing cancer (Greenwire, May 16).