Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears
Lawmakers cite studies linking weedkiller to Parkinson’s as pressure mounts for a wider US ban Vermont is the first US state to ban the weedkilling pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical substantially increases the risk of
Guardian Environment — 26 May 2026
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Lawmakers cite studies linking weedkiller to Parkinson’s as pressure mounts for a wider US ban
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