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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.

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease, despite opposition from some farmers concerned about profit margins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing paraquat's safety, while companies like Syngenta defend its use despite bans in countries like China and the EU.

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, despite opposition from some farmers and ongoing debates about its safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing paraquat's safety, while Syngenta, a manufacturer, defends its use despite global bans in countries like China and the European Union.