THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - State Bans Pesticide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) has signed a law banning paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked to Parkinson's disease and other health risks, setting a precedent for other states to follow.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott (R) has signed a law banning paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health risks, setting a precedent for other states to follow. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Vermont has passed a law outlawing a widely used pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease, the first ban of its kind in the United States. DETAIL: Paraquat is a pesticide widely used to control weeds, grasses, and crops like grapes, potatoes, peanuts, pistachios, and soybeans. The pesticide has been banned in over 70 countries, including Britain and every European Union country since 2007. Scientific studies have consistently linked paraquat exposure to increased risks of Parkinson’s disease, as well as organ damage…Open