On 13/06/13 11:18, Martin wrote:
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:24:30 +0100, David Hill
wrote:


Nine out of 10 urine samples from people in Malta contained traces of
the weed killer glyphosate, laboratory tests carried out by Friends of
the Earth Malta show.

The results in Malta are mirrored in results across Europe – with 45 per
cent of samples from the 10 volunteers in each of the18 countries found
to contain traces of the chemical.

Do you really believe that 10 volunteers is a valid sample size?

Depends how much they've been drinking

All volunteers who gave samples live in urban areas, and none had
handled or used glyphosate products in the run up to the tests. This is
the first time monitoring has been carried out across Europe for the
presence of the weed killer in humans.

Because of the small sample, lifestyle conditions will not form any type
of conclusion.

Blindingly obvious. The study is ********.

I would have said 'suspect'. What are your data to refute it?

Glyphosate is one of the most widely-used weed killers in the world,
used by farmers, local government and gardeners, as well as being
sprayed extensively on some genetically modified crops imported into
Europe for use as animal feed.

The biggest producer is Monsanto which sells it under the brand name
“Roundup”. Despite its widespread use, its presence in food or water is
rarely monitored by governments.

/snip/

I think I detect a bit of Monsanto-bashing going on here, and it's a
thoroughly enjoyable sport.

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Rusty Hinge