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00:00New Georgia Law Shields Roundup's Maker from Some Cancer Liability
00:04There is an ongoing debate regarding the use of glyphosate in weed killers such as Roundup.
00:11The International Agency for Research on Cancer has classified the ingredient as a probable carcinogen in humans.
00:19Georgia became the second state to pass a law shielding Bayer, maker of Roundup,
00:24from lawsuits alleging failure to warn customers about potential dangers associated with its use.
00:31Despite Bayer's claims of safety, numerous lawsuits have been filed by long-term Roundup users.
00:38Georgia's governor signed legislation in May to protect pesticide manufacturers from such lawsuits.
00:45Georgia followed North Dakota in passing legislation to protect pesticide makers.
00:50Nine more states are considering this.
00:52Bayer, which acquired Roundup from Monsanto in 2018, faces ongoing legal challenges.
01:00Lawsuits claim glyphosate exposure causes non-Hodgkin lymphoma,
01:05but EPA states it's non-carcinogenic if used as directed.
01:10Over 67,000 claims in Roundup cancer lawsuits remain unsettled.
01:15Bayer removed glyphosate from residential products,
01:18but retains it in agricultural versions, allocating $16 billion for settlements.
01:25The Georgia law effective January 2026 won't impact existing Roundup lawsuits,
01:31including a $2.1 billion jury award to a cancer victim.
01:36A massive campaign by Bayer and agricultural groups aims to promote glyphosate's role through legislation,
01:43media ads, and Supreme Court interventions.
01:45Advocates argue glyphosate controls weeds effectively, reducing soil erosion needs.
01:52Roundup's compatibility with genetically modified crops like cotton and soybeans is highlighted.
01:58Bayer insists it's essential for agriculture, preventing yield loss and grocery price hikes.
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