Locals Didn’t Think Roundup Was Being Sprayed Near Lake Tahoe. So I Went to Find Out.
A reporter investigated claims that the Forest Service's plan to spray glyphosate near Lake Tahoe had been delayed. Contrary to local beliefs, evidence showed that spraying had already begun in the area. The use of glyphosate has sparked significant public outcry due to health and environmental concerns.
- ▪The Forest Service's plan to spray glyphosate is part of a forest restoration effort for areas affected by the 2021 Caldor Fire.
- ▪Public opposition has grown, with a petition gathering about 10,000 signatures and support from environmental groups and local celebrities.
- ▪Despite rumors of a cancellation, the reporter found clear evidence of glyphosate spraying at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort.
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freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "motherjones_right_rail_1", slotId: "ROS_ATF_300x600" }); Reporter Nate Halverson surveys a patch alongside Sierra-at-Tahoe Road near the ski resort that has been sprayed with glyphosate.Peter Berger/Mother Jones Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This past Sunday, I found myself walking across the snowless ski runs of Sierra-at-Tahoe in California, which sits on public land in the El Dorado National Forest. I had come to chase down a rumor.
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