California moves to ban the use of paraquat, a powerful weedkiller
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from Los Angeles Times9 months ago
California Assembly Bill 1963 aims to permanently ban paraquat by 2026, the top user, implicated in health issues like Parkinson's, already banned in 60+ countries.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-08/california-moves-to-ban-use-of-the-weedkiller-paraquat
Paraquat, widely used in California agriculture, is linked to health problems such as Parkinson's, lymphoma, and leukemia, prompting the call for strict regulation and eventual elimination.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-08/california-moves-to-ban-use-of-the-weedkiller-paraquat
Environmental and public health advocates push for the ban, emphasizing California's need to prioritize safety and sustainability by following the lead of other countries that have already prohibited paraquat use.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-08/california-moves-to-ban-use-of-the-weedkiller-paraquat
Syngenta, the manufacturer of paraquat, denies any connection between the herbicide and health issues, despite ongoing lawsuits and increasing concerns documented in a recent Los Angeles Times report.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-08/california-moves-to-ban-use-of-the-weedkiller-paraquat
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