"We are encouraged by the progress being made in California setting the example for other states to act when it comes to evaluating the safety and toxicity of chemicals with long term neurological and other health implications," read a statement from Julia Pitcher, director of state government relations for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. "We strongly urge the passage of this legislation and look forward to Governor Newsom signing it into law soon."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency describes paraquat as highly toxic - noting that "one sip can kill" - yet California remains one of the nation's top users of the chemical. The state sprays millions of pounds annually on crops such as almonds, grapes and cotton.
California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations around the use of paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with Parkinson's disease and other serious health issues.
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