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.
With governor’s signature, Vermont becomes 1st in nation to ban weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease
Vermont this week 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 the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson’s disease.
A pesticide so toxic it’s banned in over 70 countries -but plants in the South are releasing it into the air
WAYNESBORO, Miss. — Wayne County, Mississippi, in a quiet southeast corner of the state, is home to about 20,000 people surrounded by forest and farmland. But Wayne distinguishes itself in two ways: it is home to a Sipcam Agro plant that processes the toxic herbicide paraquat. Within the US, the plant is the largest single emitter of paraquat.
Q&A: Former EPA official weighs in on critical Supreme Court hearing on pesticide law
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WATCH: Syngenta to stop production of its paraquat weed killer
Our investigation with The Guardian previously uncovered internal company documents showing Syngenta knew for decades about research linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease and sought to influence scientific research and public opinion.
Syngenta says it will stop making paraquat – a pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease
Syngenta, maker of a controversial pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease, said on Tuesday that it will stop making its paraquat weed killer by the end of June.
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Citing Parkinson’s risk, Pennsylvania lawmakers push for paraquat ban
A contingent of Pennsylvania lawmakers and Parkinson’s disease research and support groups on Wednesday called for the state to move quickly to ban paraquat, a weed killing chemical commonly used by farmers that scientific research links to the incurable brain disease.
Syngenta settles bellwether US trial over paraquat links to Parkinson’s
On the eve of the opening of what would have been a bellwether US trial over allegations that a widely used weed killer causes Parkinson’s disease, paraquat-maker Syngenta reached a settlement with the retired landscaper who blamed the company for his diagnosis with the incurable brain disease.