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Melanoma Risk and Glyphosate: What NZ Can Learn from New Global Research
Melanoma has long been framed as New Zealand’s “sunlight problem.” But new international research suggests herbicide exposure may also play a role — even after UV is accounted for. Could the same patterns be unfolding here? It’s time to ask harder questions about our chemical landscape.
Glyphosate-Sprayed Feed: What It Does to Cows — and Why New Zealand Isn’t Testing
New Zealand cows are being fed glyphosate-sprayed pasture — often without consumers knowing and without any herbicide testing in milk. Here’s what this means for animal health, offal eaters, and our food safety system.
Glyphosate and Male Fertility: What the New Science Reveals
Glyphosate is showing up in semen and disrupting sperm in lab studies. Could New Zealand men be unknowingly affected — and what can we do about it?
Are Glyphosate-Based Weedkillers Like Roundup Actually Safe When Used as Directed?
Is glyphosate (Roundup) safe when used as directed? New 2025 studies, including the Global Glyphosate Study, show tumors and organ damage in animals at doses regulators call safe. While EPA and EFSA claim no human risk, independent research and billions in cancer settlements raise serious concerns. This 2025 review breaks down the latest science vs. official claims so you can decide if glyphosate belongs in your garden or food.
Burned and Dismissed: One Man’s Harrowing Experience with Glyphosate
A single drop of glyphosate changed Damean Ross’s life forever. After decades of pain, dismissal, and silence, he's finally ready to share what happened—and why it still matters.
Beyond the Plate: Glyphosate Found in Tampons, Textiles, and More
Think glyphosate is only in your food? It’s turning up in personal care, supplements, and even your clothing. Exposure is bigger than we thought.
We Think About What We Eat — But What About What We Wear?
Could your clothes be exposing you to glyphosate? From cotton fields to fabric, this overlooked risk deserves more attention.
Roundup and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: What the Science (and the Courts) Are Saying
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma sits at the heart of the glyphosate debate — and the science, lawsuits, and billion-dollar settlements are painting a picture regulators can no longer ignore. Here’s what the research (and the courts) are saying about Roundup and cancer risk.
Protect Yourself: The Essential Guide to Wearing Masks When Spraying Weedkiller
Spraying weedkiller feels like a casual outdoor task — but inhalation exposure is real, even in calm air. If we need proper respirators, gloves, and covered skin just to apply these products safely… then maybe we should stop pretending this is just another gardening job.
One Less Kidney: When Everyday Exposure Hits Home
When everyday exposure meets real life: one family’s fight with kidney cancer brings glyphosate’s risks into sharp focus. How safe are “safe limits” when lives are on the line?


