Is Roundup Safe? What You Need to Know About Glyphosate Exposure

Roundup, one of the most widely used herbicides in the world, is a common sight in gardens, farms, and public spaces across Hawai‘i and beyond. So many people wonder: Is Roundup safe?

Is Roundup Safe? 

Roundup’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, has been the subject of growing concern and numerous high-profile lawsuits. For decades, many have questioned the safety of Roundup. Its manufacturer, Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), has consistently argued that the product is harmless when used as directed. However, a growing body of scientific evidence and a series of court verdicts suggest a different story.

Risk of asbestos exposure complicates reno work on State Capitol building

A major upgrade planned for the Hawai‘i ‘State Capitol building is complicated by concern that workers could be exposed to cancer-causing asbestos. The project has already been plagued by a hefty price tag—estimated at up to $100 million—and the potential prolonged closure of the building.

When the Hawai‘i State Capitol building last underwent major renovations in the 1990s, the project included removing asbestos present throughout the structure. Former Gov. John Waiheʻe acknowledged that although he had been assured that all asbestos had been removed from the building, particles might be discovered once the planned renovation work gets underway.