by Carey Gillam | May 28, 2026 | News, paraquat, Parkinson’s, pesticide, Vermont, Weed Killer
Vermont on Tuesday became the first U.S. 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. After considering the bill for several days, Gov. Phil Scott signed the legislation May 26. It takes effect Nov. 1, though the new law contains a provision…
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by Carey Gillam | Mar 4, 2026 | herbicide, News, paraquat, Parkinson’s, Public Health, Syngenta, toxic chemicals
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. The announcement comes as the company is facing several thousand lawsuits brought by people in the US who allege they developed Parkinson’s disease due to their exposure to Syngenta’s paraquat products. The company did not…
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