WATCH: Why Vermont banned a controversial weed killer
Vermont this week became the first US state to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide that researchers have linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.
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WATCH: Inside Vermont’s new paraquat ban
Vermont on Tuesday became the first US state to ban the weed-killing pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical may cause Parkinson’s disease.
WATCH: Inside the campaign to overturn state animal welfare laws
A new report from The New Lede found that a “nonpartisan” nonprofit pushing against California’s Proposition 12 is being led by a top pork industry lobbyist.
WATCH: America’s nitrate crisis, explained
Nitrate pollution is making headlines nationwide and new research is raising serious health concerns. From Iowa to California, studies are linking farm runoff and industrial livestock operations to contaminated drinking water and higher cancer risks.
WATCH: Relive a historic day at the Supreme Court
Advocates, politicians, and concerned citizens gathered at the US Supreme Court this Monday as the justices heard arguments in a landmark pesticide case with major implications for corporate liability and consumer safety.
WATCH: Reaction to the Monsanto SCOTUS hearing
Daniel Hinkle, Senior State Affairs Counsel for the American Association for Justice, reacts to the arguments made today in the Monsanto SCOTUS hearing.
The Monsanto SCOTUS case — What you need to know
A US Supreme Court hearing that will take up the thorny question of pesticide regulation today is sparking heated debate over the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when it comes to protecting consumers from harm.
WATCH: “We have to continue to grow this movement”
US Senator Cory Booker at the People vs. Poison Rally discussing today’s SCOTUS hearing on Monsanto and the importance of continuing the MAHA movement.
WATCH: “One long poison day” — US Rep. Chellie Pingree on the Monsanto SCOTUS case
US Representative Chellie Pingree discusses today’s SCOTUS hearing on Monsanto.
WATCH: 3 things to know about the Monsanto Supreme Court case
A major Supreme Court case could decide whether people can hold chemical companies accountable for harm. At the center is Roundup and a legal fight over whether federal law overrides state rights. The outcome could impact thousands of lawsuits nationwide.