Vermont Becomes First US State to Ban Paraquat Herbicide Over Parkinson’s Fears

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May 26, 2026 | Source: The Guardian | by Carey Gillam 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 the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson’s disease. Phil Scott, the governor, signed the legislation on


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