Heatwaves and Herbicides: Exploring the Relationship Between Temperature and Glyphosate Exposure

Abstract

Among the implications of climate change, higher temperatures may increase exposure to and absorption of hydrophilic substances like glyphosate, a widely used herbicide in the U.S. and worldwide. This study aims to explore spatial co-exposures of heat and glyphosate across the United States using descriptive and interactive mapping, characterization of wet bulb globe temperatures in the United States, and with nationally representative data from NHANES. This innovative research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between warming ambient temperatures and environmental health hazards, emphasizing the necessity of addressing these interconnected challenges in the context of a warming climate.