paraquat
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“For years, communities have fought to end the use of paraquat, a weedkiller associated with negative impacts to human health and wildlife,” said California Secretary for Environmental Protection Yana Garcia in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
California will begin phasing out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with birth defects, thyroid issues and other serious health problems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
“We paid thousands of dollars to have it analyzed. … I mean, the paraquat thing was totally scientifically wrong.”
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2025
The federal government banned the use of the weedkiller paraquat on golf courses in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Syngenta, a leading manufacturer of paraquat, raked in a reported $32 billion in sales in 2023, according to its annual report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2024
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