Trump Embraces Pesticides After Previously Promising Crackdown
Despite saying he would protect Americans from "harmful chemicals" like pesticides, Trump and his administration seem to be embracing them.
NewsweekNov 22, 2025
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The Clue to Unlocking Parkinson’s May Be All Around Us
There is a growing mountain of imperfect but troubling evidence that pesticides and other chemicals may be behind the exploding rates of the disease.
The New York TimesSep 8, 2025
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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows
Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it
The GuardianJul 6, 2025
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Kerala woman sentenced to death: what is paraquat, toxic chemical used as poison?
Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is a toxic chemical and one of the world’s most-used herbicides.
The Indian ExpressJan 25, 2025
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‘My right side was paralysed, I was so sick’: the pesticide poisonings in Brazil that lead back to the UK
Investigation uncovers how chemicals like diquat, banned in the UK but legal to export, are causing health problems in the global south
The GuardianDec 8, 2024
Read full articleFarmers' warning over paraquat chemical's link to Parkinson's Disease
When spraying crops, John O'Brien would end up covered in chemicals including paraquat. He's one of six farmers from Crookwell who say they have been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Oct 28, 2024
Read full articleAustralia's top neurologists call for chemical regulator to ban paraquat herbicide over links with Parkinson's disease
Dozens of neurologists are calling on the Australian chemicals regulator to ban paraquat, a toxic herbicide that has been linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Oct 27, 2024
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‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas
Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west
The GuardianSep 17, 2024
Read full articleAustralia's peak farm lobby tries to silence members after ABC investigation exposes Parkinson's link to controversial chemical
This farmer chose to speak up as peak lobby group closes ranks in the wake of investigations exposing Parkinson's link to chemical.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)Sep 10, 2024
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Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller
Analysis finds majority of paraquat, banned in 60 countries, is used in counties where Latinos make up 75% of the population or higher
The GuardianMar 29, 2024
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US court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process
Ruling, specific to three dicamba-based weedkillers, is major blow to Bayer, BASF and Syngenta
The GuardianFeb 7, 2024
Read full articleLawyers Rush to Benefit From Arizona's New Rules on Law-Firm Ownership
Trial lawyers are setting up shop in Arizona, where private-equity firms and other non-lawyers can now buy stakes in law firms. Some experts are wary.
Markets InsiderOct 19, 2022
Read full articleBrazil set to seize massive volumes of illegal pesticides this year, says govt official
By Ana ManoSAO PAULO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Brazil is expected to seize a record 500 tonnes of illegal pesticides in 2022, more than twice the volume in 2020, as the government steps up enforcement amid surging demand for agrochemicals.The rise in seizures reflects greater cooperation among different government agencies, intended to prevent large criminal organizations from
Successful FarmingAug 25, 2022
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‘Botox for your lawn’: the controversial use of pesticides on golf courses
Weedkillers, insecticides and other pesticides are used on golf courses, and many, such as 2,4-D, have been linked to health problems
The GuardianAug 6, 2022
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Which Swiss companies made headlines in 2021?
Switzerland’s biggest companies provided a steady flow of news in 2021 despite all the pandemic uncertainty.
Swissinfo (EN)Dec 23, 2021
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Senate bill would ban broad swath of pesticides
More than 100 pesticides would be affected, including chlorpyrifos, recently slated by the EPA for termination as an agricultural aid.
Successful FarmingNov 23, 2021
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EPA renews approval of paraquat, including aerial application
After nine months of review, the EPA finalized its interim decision on the weedkiller paraquat on Monday, effectively keeping the herbicide on the U.S. market for 15 years.
Successful FarmingAug 3, 2021
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Scientist tells of relief after speaking out over weedkiller fears
Toxicologist Jon Heylings speaks of his long-held concerns over paraquat, which is linked to thousands of deaths globally
The GuardianMar 24, 2021
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