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The Boston Globe
Vermont bans paraquat weed killer
Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide linked by advocates to Parkinson's disease. The ban takes effect on November 1, with farmers given until 2030 to phase out its use on fruit crops. While some defend paraquat’s effectiveness and safety, the Vermont law marks a significant step in addressing health concerns associated with the chemical.
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