E.P.A. Clears a Weedkiller, Saying It Won’t Push Species to Extinction
The E.P.A. has approved the continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide. This decision follows a finding by the Fish and Wildlife Service that atrazine will not cause extinctions. However, atrazine has been associated with health risks, including birth defects and cancer in humans.
- ▪The E.P.A. has cleared atrazine for continued use.
- ▪The Fish and Wildlife Service determined that atrazine will not lead to species extinction.
- ▪Atrazine has been linked to various health issues, including birth defects and cancer.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTFish and Wildlife Service Clears a Weedkiller, Saying It Won’t Cause ExtinctionsThe finding effectively paves the way for continued use of atrazine, a widely used herbicide that has been linked to birth defects and cancer in humans.Listen · 6:10 min Share full articleTest plots at a Syngenta research site in Junction City, Kan. Atrazine is made primarily by Syngenta.Credit...Julie Ingwersen/ReutersBy Hiroko TabuchiPublished May 19, 2026Updated May 20, 2026, 12:04 p.m.
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