In The News – Glyphosate has its foot in the Door. What’s Next?
June 11, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally published in Moonshine Ink, 06/11/2026, Written by Addison Wingate
The latest environmental controversy in Tahoe isn’t a development project, a wildfire, or a fight over lake clarity.
It’s a weed killer.
A proposal to use glyphosate in portions of the Caldor Fire burn scar has triggered mounting concern among residents and environmental advocates, opening a broader conversation about the herbicide’s health risks, ecological impacts, and growing presence throughout the region.
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