What Killed Jack McCall? A California Farmer Dies and a Case Against Monsanto Takes Root California farmer Jack McCall, used Monsanto Roundup [glyphosate] on his 20-acre fruit and vegetable farm for nearly 30 years. When he stopped using Roundup after learning of glyphosate’s link to cancer, McCall had already developed cancer symptoms. On December 26, 2015, Jack McCall passed away after suffering a massive stroke due to complications from a rare version of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His widow, Teri McCall has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Monsanto, claiming exposure to Roundup caused her late husband to develop cancer. The lawsuit further alleges that Monsanto purposely downplayed the cancer risk associated with Roundup exposure. So far, more than 900 people across the United States, who have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, have sued Monsanto. Thousands more have hired attorneys and their lawsuits will be filed in due time.

What Killed Jack McCall?
A California Farmer Dies and a Case Against Monsanto Takes Root

California farmer Jack McCall, used Monsanto Roundup [glyphosate] on his 20-acre fruit and vegetable farm for nearly 30 years. When he stopped using Roundup after learning of glyphosate’s link to cancer, McCall had already developed cancer symptoms.

On December 26, 2015, Jack McCall passed away after suffering a massive stroke due to complications from a rare version of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. His widow, Teri McCall has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Monsanto, claiming exposure to Roundup caused her late husband to develop cancer. The lawsuit further alleges that Monsanto purposely downplayed the cancer risk associated with Roundup exposure.

So far, more than 900 people across the United States, who have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, have sued Monsanto. Thousands more have hired attorneys and their lawsuits will be filed in due time.

Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit  https://www.baumhedlundlaw.com/toxic-tort-law/monsanto-roundup-lawsuit/

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The Clothes You Wear – Be Sustainable and Responsible

By Valerie Singer, Project Manager Casa Geração for Modafusion, Founder Golight Consulting

About Valerie Singer –Valerie Singer has extensive work experience in the Fashion Retail Buying and Merchandising industry for over 13 years in Canada and the UK with such brands as Aldo, Top Shop and ASOS. Currently Valerie lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she manages a social fashion educational project and consults with small sustainable  brands such as MOVIN. 

The Clothes You Wear
If you’re an environmentally conscious person and make an effort to consume products that respect the planet and have a lighter carbon footprint, this should extend far beyond just the food you eat. Have you given any thought to the clothes you buy? What you wear? Global fashion/apparel is a huge three trillion dollar industry and is the second largest polluting industry on earth (after oil). The impact on the environment throughout the extensive supply chain are devastating and in my view, not discussed enough .

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The Clothes You Wear If you’re an environmentally conscious person and make an effort to consume products that respect the planet and have a lighter carbon footprint, this should extend far beyond just the food you eat. Have you given any thought to the clothes you buy? What you wear? Global fashion/apparel is a huge three trillion dollar industry and is the second largest polluting industry on earth (after oil). The impact on the environment throughout the extensive supply chain are devastating and in my view, not discussed enough .

By Valerie Singer, Project Manager Casa Geração for Modafusion, Founder Golight Consulting

About Valerie Singer –Valerie Singer has extensive work experience in the Fashion Retail Buying and Merchandising industry for over 13 years in Canada and the UK with such brands as Aldo, Top Shop and ASOS. Currently Valerie lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where she manages a social fashion educational project and consults with small sustainable  brands such as MOVIN. 

The Clothes You Wear
If you’re an environmentally conscious person and make an effort to consume products that respect the planet and have a lighter carbon footprint, this should extend far beyond just the food you eat. Have you given any thought to the clothes you buy? What you wear? Global fashion/apparel is a huge three trillion dollar industry and is the second largest polluting industry on earth (after oil). The impact on the environment throughout the extensive supply chain are devastating and in my view, not discussed enough .

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