Sri Lanka Bans Monsanto Herbicide Citing Deadly Link To Kidney DiseaseArjun Walia A chronic kidney disease has been affecting poor farming regions all over the world, and a new study that was published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that Roundup, or glyphosate, becomes highly toxic to the kidney once mixed with hard water or metals like cadmium and arsenic. These metals often exist naturally in the soil or are added via the fertilizer.(0)(6) The new study also noted that even the World Health Organization (WHO) found that Chronic Kidney Disease (CKDU) is caused by exposure to pesticides. Another report linked glyphosate to birth defects. The report provides a comprehensive review of the peer-reviewed scientific literature documenting the serious health hazards posed by glyphosate and roundup herbicide formulations.(2)(3) Studies have also linked glyphosate to cancer, in that it is a potential endocrine disruptor. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can interfere with the hormone system in mammals. These disruptors can cause developmental disorders, birth defects and cancer tumors. (4) Many countries around the world have completely banned GMOs and the pesticides that go along with them. This has been a growing trend within the past few years and will continue to move forward as the world continues to wake up. No matter the justification, herbicides make absolutely no sense. For more CE articles about GMOs click HERE For more CE articles about Glyphosate (Roundup herbicide) click HERE Sources: (0)https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/1084784-jayasumana-glyphosate-study.html Arjun Walia writes for Collective Evolution, where this first appeared. 