Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinsons disease
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont has become the first U. S. state to ban paraquat, one of the most commonly used herbicides, with lawmakers citing a possible link between the weed killer and Parkinson’s disease. The ban has been widely celebrated by advocates who hope Vermont’s move will prompt similar action in other states to prevent the neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements and affects about 1 million Americans. “Vermont took the step to be the leader in...
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