WASHINGTON (March 3, 2026)--The US wants to boost the production of a weed killer named glyphosate but scientific experts say there’s evidence that the chemical poses health risks, especially for pregnant women and children.
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the weed killer with the brand name of Roundup. It has been the target of many lawsuits which claim the chemical causes non-Hodkin’s lymphoma. The Supreme Court recently said it would hear a case that asks whether federal law protects the pesticide manufacturer from lawsuits.
Roundup is widely used by farmers as a pesticide to help control weeds in fields of corn and other crops. It is also popular with home gardeners. Scientists say the chemical can enter the body by eating food contaminated with the chemical. The research on the chemical mostly focuses on the risk of cancer.
Lynn Goldman, a pediatrician and epidemiologist, is a professor of environmental and occupational health, at the George Washington University. She served as the Dean of the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health until October 2025 and previously was the Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances at the US Environmental Protection Agency. She can discuss the scientific evidence linking glyphosate with cancer and other health problems.
To schedule an interview with Dr. Goldman, please contact Kathy Fackelmann, kfackelmann
gwu [dot] edu.