Dossier
Dan Feehan
Coverage of Dan Feehan in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, despite concerns from farmers about profit margins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing its safety, while Syngenta, a manufacturer, defends its use. The ban has been supported by advocates hoping to influence other states.