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Most of the glyphosate in European rivers may not come from farming, researchers suggest [View all]
https://phys.org/news/2024-07-glyphosate-european-rivers-farming.htmlUntil now, the use of glyphosate as a herbicide in agriculture was considered to be the main reason for its presence in bodies of water worldwide. However, European reduction measures have not led to any noticeable reduction in the environment.
Professor Huhn's study suggests that another source has been overlooked for decades. The hypothesis is that certain aminopolyphosphonates used, for example in laundry detergents, are converted to glyphosate in the sewage sludge of wastewater treatment plants.
Professor Huhn's study suggests that another source has been overlooked for decades. The hypothesis is that certain aminopolyphosphonates used, for example in laundry detergents, are converted to glyphosate in the sewage sludge of wastewater treatment plants.
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