paraquat

Paraquat is a pesticide that was commercialized in the 1960s and quickly became one of the world’s most popular weedkillers. While farmers see weeds wilt and brown within hours of applying it, its use has raised concerns regarding its potential danger.

California is banning paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide controversial for its use on American cropland. Public health advocates characterize it as a deadly substance virtually proven to cause Parkinson's disease, and it is already banned in over 70 countries, including China, the UK, and the EU. Despite this, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved paraquat for use in the US in 2021 and 2024.

A two-year-old child was saved from lethal paraquat poisoning at SAT Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Paraquat poisoning is described as one of the most lethal forms of pesticide poisoning, causing complications and death within hours of ingestion.

Syngenta will stop selling paraquat in Australia after new regulations made it 'commercially unviable'. The decision follows restrictions on the herbicide, linked to Parkinson’s disease, announced by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.

Vinod Kumar praises the Centre for banning paraquat. The herbicide paraquat has been prohibited.

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.

Paraquat remains legal in Australia despite being banned in over 70 countries due to Parkinson’s disease concerns. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) approved tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, after a decades-long review. Sygenta, the herbicide manufacturer, had reservations since the 1970s, while Parkinson’s groups and scientists argue there is a strong correlation between direct exposure and Parkinson’s incidence.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a bill promoting daily recess and physical fitness in schools, citing existing efforts by the State Board of Education. The bill, which aimed to improve student health, became entangled in political debates over pesticide regulations after amendments protected manufacturers from stricter state labeling requirements.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson’s disease, after Republican Governor Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation. Other states, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, are considering similar bans, and agricultural company Syngenta announced it will stop global production of paraquat by June 2025.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Other states are considering similar bans, and Syngenta, the producer of a paraquat-based weedkiller, will stop global production by June. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns of paraquat’s severe health risks, including fatal exposure and no known antidote.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease, through legislation signed by Republican Gov. Phil Scott. The ban requires explicit approval for its sale or use, and over a dozen other states have introduced similar measures. Syngenta, the manufacturer of a paraquat-based product, announced it will cease global production by June 2025.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease and banned in over 70 countries. The law prohibits sale or use without agricultural approval, and other states are considering similar measures. Syngenta, the producer of a paraquat-based product, announced it will stop global production by June.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson's disease, after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation. The ban requires explicit approval for use, and over a dozen states have introduced similar measures, with Syngenta ending global paraquat production by June 2025.

A Sipcam Agro plant in Wayne County, Mississippi, is the largest emitter of paraquat in the U.S., a herbicide banned in over 70 countries due to its toxicity and link to Parkinson’s disease. Despite its risks, paraquat use in the U.S. has grown, with 35% of large farms using it to kill weeds and dry crops, while the herbicide remains unregulated as a federal air pollutant.