[Merrill]

Banning glyphosate would have some interesting effects:

- more tillage would be required causing more soil erosion and a higher consumption of fossil fuels resulting in more CO2 emissions from agriculture.

- yields would decline due to more weed competition, which, combined with higher costs for fuels would increase food prices.

From a social perspective, higher food prices, a healthier farm economy, and less available income for frivolities like vacations and travel that are also CO2 sources might be beneficial overall.