Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears
PolicyTuesday, May 26, 2026The Guardian

Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears

Vermont has officially banned the herbicide paraquat, becoming the first state in the United States to do so, in response to growing concerns about its link to Parkinson's disease. This decision may encourage other states and federal authorities to consider broader restrictions on the use of this pesticide.

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