High Stakes as Supreme Court Rules on Monsanto Pesticide Case
The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on a Monsanto pesticide case could have far-reaching impacts on public health, food security, and corporate accountability.
Monsanto's weed-killing pesticide is at the center of a high-stakes case headed to the Supreme Court, with both sides warning of dire consequences depending on the ruling. Critics argue that siding with the agrochemical giant could strip consumers of their ability to seek legal recourse for cancer and other diseases linked to chemical exposure, while leaving companies free to hide product risks with little accountability. In contrast, Monsanto and its supporters claim that a ruling against the company could lead to foreign attacks, food shortages, and agricultural
Source: The Guardian
