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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.

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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WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities

WFF 2025: Green Cities Conference adopts Communiqué, principles and criteria for greener future cities

(VAN) Commitments and next steps to be presented at the World Urban Forum in Baku 2026.

USDA helps farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

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(VAN) The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs.

World Food Forum 2025 concludes with renewed global commitment to transform agrifood systems through solidarity, science, and investment

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The northern migration of the temperate forest isn’t proceeding as expected

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(VAN) Could the boreal forest be less fragile than we think? Contrary to the predictions of models that forecast its rapid decline in favour of temperate maple forests, the ecological history of the boreal forest is showing surprising resilience.

How the perfect combination of microbes makes your chocolate taste good

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(VAN) Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent?

Prevalence of Salmonella in UK eggs remains well controlled

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(VAN) Long-term progress in the battle against Salmonella in laying hens has been confirmed in the latest annual publication by the UK government.

Fall in China's exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears

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(VAN) China's exports of rare earth magnets fell in September, reigniting fears that the world's top supplier could wield its dominance over a component key for U.S. defence firms and makers of items from cars to smartphones as leverage in trade talks.

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