In California, timber companies and the U.S. Forest Service have been spraying glyphosate in forests at record levels. This herbicide, used to eliminate competing vegetation, has raised health concerns due to its association with cancer lawsuits. The Forest Service plans to spray glyphosate on about 10,000 acres in Lassen National Forest, alarming local residents like Joe Van Meter, who worry about the safety of their families.
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