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13/08/2026 09:00

California bans paraquat, highly toxic herbicide outlawed in more than 70 countries

State is US’s largest user of pesticide that is virtually proven to cause Parkinson’s diseaseCalifornia is banning paraquat, a highly toxic, controver...

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The Guardian World

23/06/2026 03:02

Paraquat will continue to be used in Australia despite 70 countries banning weedkiller over Parkinson’s disease fears

Herbicide manufacturer Sygenta had reservations dating back to 1970s but regulator says tighter controls, including phasing out backpack sprayers, can...

Australia banning continue countries Despite disease fears over paraquat Parkinsons used weedkiller will

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The Guardian World

26/05/2026 17:46

Vermont becomes first US state to ban paraquat herbicide over Parkinson’s fears

Lawmakers cite studies linking weedkiller to Parkinson’s as pressure mounts for a wider US banVermont is the first US state to ban the weedkilling pes...

Becomes fears first herbicide over paraquat Parkinsons State Vermont

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