paraquat
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“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
California is the nation’s top user of paraquat, spraying millions of pounds annually, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
But recent research has found that farmworkers and low-income Latino people are disproportionately exposed to paraquat in their communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
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