Petition the City of Kwinana to stop spraying Glyphosate
The issue
In our beloved City of Kwinana, a concerning practice continues to endanger us and our precious environment. Glyphosate, a widely contested herbicide, is still being sprayed in our public spaces, posing a serious health risk to our community and irreparable damage to our ecosystem. This issue resonates with me personally, as it affects not only the health of local residents but also the integrity of our environment—our responsibility to preserve for future generations.
The adverse effects of glyphosate are not just hypothetical. Scientific studies have repeatedly hinted at the serious health concerns associated with its use.
Today, Maryanne Demasi has reported on the landmark retraction of the 2000 review 'Safety Evaluation and Risk Assessment of the Herbicide Roundup and its Active Ingredient, Glyphosate, for Humans by Williams, Kroes, and Munro. This review has long been used to substantiate the safety of glyphosate and to deflect its linkage to various health issues, including cancer. You can read more about the retraction here: https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/journal-retracts-landmark-glyphosate
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' in 2015. This underscores the urgent need to revisit our agricultural and weed management practices. Countries like France and Germany have already taken steps to ban or restrict glyphosate due to these concerns, proving that change is not only necessary but also achievable.
This issue has been bought to the City of Kwinana on a number of occasions and they continue to ignore our concerns. By ceasing the use of glyphosate, our city can set a precedent for safer, eco-friendly practices. Alternatives exist—increasing manual weeding efforts, using organic herbicides, or adopting permaculture principles. These strategies can offer effective weed management without compromising public health or environmental integrity.
It's time for us to come together for the health of our families and the future of our city. We must urge the City of Kwinana to lead with responsibility and foresight by halting the use of glyphosate now. Join us in this vital movement to protect our community and our environment. Let your voice be heard by signing this petition. Together, we can make a difference for Kwinana, today and for generations to come.
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The issue
In our beloved City of Kwinana, a concerning practice continues to endanger us and our precious environment. Glyphosate, a widely contested herbicide, is still being sprayed in our public spaces, posing a serious health risk to our community and irreparable damage to our ecosystem. This issue resonates with me personally, as it affects not only the health of local residents but also the integrity of our environment—our responsibility to preserve for future generations.
The adverse effects of glyphosate are not just hypothetical. Scientific studies have repeatedly hinted at the serious health concerns associated with its use.
Today, Maryanne Demasi has reported on the landmark retraction of the 2000 review 'Safety Evaluation and Risk Assessment of the Herbicide Roundup and its Active Ingredient, Glyphosate, for Humans by Williams, Kroes, and Munro. This review has long been used to substantiate the safety of glyphosate and to deflect its linkage to various health issues, including cancer. You can read more about the retraction here: https://blog.maryannedemasi.com/p/journal-retracts-landmark-glyphosate
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization, classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic to humans' in 2015. This underscores the urgent need to revisit our agricultural and weed management practices. Countries like France and Germany have already taken steps to ban or restrict glyphosate due to these concerns, proving that change is not only necessary but also achievable.
This issue has been bought to the City of Kwinana on a number of occasions and they continue to ignore our concerns. By ceasing the use of glyphosate, our city can set a precedent for safer, eco-friendly practices. Alternatives exist—increasing manual weeding efforts, using organic herbicides, or adopting permaculture principles. These strategies can offer effective weed management without compromising public health or environmental integrity.
It's time for us to come together for the health of our families and the future of our city. We must urge the City of Kwinana to lead with responsibility and foresight by halting the use of glyphosate now. Join us in this vital movement to protect our community and our environment. Let your voice be heard by signing this petition. Together, we can make a difference for Kwinana, today and for generations to come.
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Petition created on 3 December 2025