Environmental groups and farmworkers are suing EPA over its approval of Enlist herbicides, alleging the agency did not adequately examine their impact on the environment, particularly on endangered species, writes Agri-Pulse.
 
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington says spray drift buffers have been ineffective in preventing off-site damage. Both herbicides contain 2,4-D. Enlist Duo also contains glyphosate. Early in 2022, EPA re-approved their use for seven years. The lead plaintiff is the Center for Food Safety, an advocacy group. Corteva put out a statement that the lawsuit was meritless. “EPA’s work to comply with the ESA and establish new risk assessment processes is a crucial step toward regulatory certainty for farmers and others who rely on important pesticide technology, while also helping protect listed species and their habitats”.