Lake Tahoe residents ‘horrified’ by plans to spray cancer-linked glyphosate in public lands (opens original article in a new tab)

Lake Tahoe residents and officials are opposing the US Forest Service's plan to spray glyphosate, a cancer-linked herbicide, in public lands near the lake, citing environmental and health concerns.

• Residents of Lake Tahoe oppose the use of glyphosate, a herbicide linked to cancer, in public lands near the lake.
• The US Forest Service plans to use glyphosate to clear vegetation for reforestation after the 2021 Caldor fire, citing forest restoration needs.
• Local officials and environmental groups express concerns about potential risks to water quality and human health from herbicide spraying.