[HIGHLIGHTS] Glyphosate, a formidable weedkiller but prohibited for individuals: what are its dangers, and what should we replace it with?

Since January 1, 2019, the purchase, use and storage of synthetic pesticides, such as glyphosate, has been prohibited for individuals. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified glyphosate as "probably carcinogenic to humans" in 2015.

The ban on synthetic pesticides also represents an opportunity to rethink our vision of gardening, says Nadzeya Pakhomava, author of the book "Glyphosate: A Garden Guide to Biodiversity and Health" The book is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. For more information, visit www.glyphOSate.com or www.nadzeya-pakhomava.com. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.