UK study finds toxic weedkiller residues in children’s playgrounds

A new study in the United Kingdom has found traces of the weedkiller glyphosate and its toxic breakdown product, AMPA, in children’s playgrounds in England.

The research was carried out by Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK. Scientists tested soil and plants and also swabbed children’s play equipment in 13 playgrounds across three English counties and two London boroughs. The study found glyphosate residues on the ground and on equipment.

Source: www.myjoyonline.com

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