John Harrington has reintroduced a resolution to Monsanto asking for a study in response to the growing public outcry over the dangers of its products and the growing resistance against its use. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, has been on the market for 42 years, but is now shown to likely have damaged the environment and may cause cancer in humans. Many governments have banned or are considering banning its use entirely.
With decades of applying pressure, John Harrington, President of HII, has been unrelenting in his pursuit to hold Monsanto accountable. “They have a long history of egregious behavior,” Harrington proclaims. “They operate with no regard for the potential harm that may result from their actions – profit is their sole objective. Monsanto is the quintessential example of a corporation that exists exclusively to maximize materialistic self-interest, regardless of the consequences to society.”
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