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Paraquat

Tracked across 1 events · 6 articles · First seen May 26, 2026 · Last active May 28, 2026

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Vermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
United States — Vermont has become the first US state to ban the use and sale of paraquat, a highly toxic agricultural herbicide linked to an increased risk of Parkinson s disease. Governor Phil Scott…
Impact: Paraquat, a widely used herbicide, is the subject of the ban due to its links to Parkinson s disease, leading to its phase-out in United States — Vermont and potential bans in other states.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Key Actions (5)
100 United States — Vermont banned use, sale ParaquatVermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
90 Phil Scott signed legislation ParaquatVermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
80 Syngenta ceased production ParaquatVermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
70 United States — National Institutes of Health published research ParaquatVermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
50 Guyana — Guyana Environmental Protection Agency reassessing safety ParaquatVermont Bans Paraquat Herbicide
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