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Will India finally act on deadly weed-killer paraquat, banned in 74 countries?

Paraquat Banned in India State: The Centre is reportedly expected to decide soon whether paraquat, one of the world's most controversial weed killers, should be banned in India. The expected decision comes amid mounting concerns over its health risks, state-level curbs, and it being banned in 74 countries.

India TodayJul 14, 2026
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After Satluj, another film is in the eye of a storm. Industry is seeking curbs on it

The India Story Slow Poison in Progress: Weeks before its July 24 release, The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress has come under fire over its claims on pesticides, food safety and rising cancer cases in India. The agrochemical industry has rushed to the CBFC, asking it to scrutinise the data points shown in the film's teaser. A legal notice has been served too. What's next for the Shreyas Talpade-Kajal Aggarwal-starrer?

India TodayJul 12, 2026
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Search for alternatives to paraquat continues after usage restricted

Australia buys most of its paraquat from China, but is investigating ways to become less reliant on the chemical.

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Jul 9, 2026
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Supreme Court Ruling on Roundup Shifts Paraquat Fight Back to EPA and Congress

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on June 25 that federal pesticide law bars state-law failure-to-warn claims against Bayer AG over its Roundup weedkiller, a decision that blocks tens of thousands of lawsuits and redirects the legal battle over paraquat, a herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, back to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Congress. […]

Natural NewsJul 7, 2026
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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease

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.

WEAUJun 26, 2026
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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease

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.

WIS10Jun 26, 2026
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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease

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.

Live 5 News WCSCJun 26, 2026
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Vermont Bans Paraquat: The Weed Killer Linked to Parkinson's Risk

Vermont banned paraquat over Parkinson's disease concerns, reigniting debate over pesticide safety, neurological health risks, and protection for farmers and communities. , Health, Times Now

Times NowJun 26, 2026
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Vermont is the first state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont has become the first state to ban paraquat with lawmakers citing a possible link between the weed killer and Parkinson’s disease.

Boston.comJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Norfolk Virginian-PilotJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Boulder Daily CameraJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Santa Ana Orange County RegisterJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

St. Paul Pioneer PressJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Reading EagleJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

The Mercury NewsJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Santa Rosa Press DemocratJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Hartford CourantJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

Baltimore SunJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

The Boston HeraldJun 25, 2026
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Vermont bans paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease

Vermont is set to become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a commonly used herbicide that experts say is linked to Parkinson’s disease.

San Diego Union-TribuneJun 25, 2026
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