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 ban Vermont is the first US state to ban the weedkilling pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical substantially increases the risk of the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson’s disease . Phil Scott, the governor, signed the legislation on Tuesday. The new law takes effect on 1 November, though it contains a provision allowing state regulators to i
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Le Vermont devient le premier État américain à interdire l'herbicide paraquat en raison des risques de Parkinson
Le gouverneur Phil Scott a promulgué une loi interdisant le paraquat, herbicide lié à un risque accru de Parkinson, avec des exceptions limitées pour les cultures fruitières jusqu'...