Carey Gillam

About the Author

Carey Gillam is an award-winning investigative journalist with over three decades of experience covering corporate accountability, environmental health, and food safety issues. A former senior correspondent for Reuters, she has reported extensively on the chemical industry, exposing the hidden dangers of pesticides and their impacts on public health and ecosystems. Gillam's meticulous research and compelling narratives have earned her recognition from organizations like the Society of Environmental Journalists. In her acclaimed book Whitewash: The Story of a Weed Killer, Cancer, and the Corruption of Science, she unveils the troubling saga of glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, revealing how industry influence has undermined scientific integrity and regulatory oversight. Through her work, Gillam advocates for transparency and justice in the face of powerful agribusiness interests.