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Bayer CEO says company stands behind glyphosate

(VAN) Bayer's CEO said on Friday that the healthcare and crop chemicals group continues to firmly back its glyphosate weedkiller even after a recent courtroom loss in U.S. litigation over an alleged carcinogenic effect.
Logo of Bayer AG is pictured February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Logo of Bayer AG is pictured February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

When asked whether Bayer would alter its legal strategy, CEO Bill Anderson said in a media call that glyphosate is approved and deemed safe by regulators in every major jurisdiction.

"We stand firmly behind the product and that assessment," said Anderson.

Bayer was last month ordered to pay $2.25 billion to a Pennsylvania man who said he developed cancer from exposure to glyphosate, though the amount of damages is expected to be reduced on appeal.

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FAO urges APEC to scale up investments and support vulnerable communities

FAO urges APEC to scale up investments and support vulnerable communities

(VAN) At the APEC Leaders' Summit in Peru, QU Dongyu called for action and engagement in initiatives such as the G20 Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.

Tackling challenges in poultry health, welfare, and sustainability

Tackling challenges in poultry health, welfare, and sustainability

(VAN) Researchers at the University of Chester are working to improve bird welfare, production and sustainability in the industry with innovative solutions through 2 partnership projects involving substantial UK government funding.

FAO officially joins the global alliance against hunger and poverty

FAO officially joins the global alliance against hunger and poverty

(VAN) The Organization will play a prominent role as it will host the Alliance’s support mechanism at its headquarters in Rome.

China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ on climate change under Donald Trump

China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ on climate change under Donald Trump

(VAN) Envoy tells COP29 summit in Baku that it is ‘firmly’ committed to controlling methane and other super-pollutants.

Five animals that behave differently in moonlight

Five animals that behave differently in moonlight

(VAN) Once every spring, a few days after the full moon, corals of the great barrier reef release eggs and sperm simultaneously – a phenomenon so spectacular it can be seen from space.

Global water crisis threatens half of world's food production by 2050

Global water crisis threatens half of world's food production by 2050

(VAN) A landmark new report predicts that half of the world's food production could fail over the next twenty five years, unless urgent action is taken to address the global water shortage.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

(VAN) Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku.

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