Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s 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 simila...

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