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

Environmental Protection Agency describes paraquat as highly toxic — noting that “one sip can kill” — yet California remains one of the nation’s top users of the chemical.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2024

Dacthal was first registered for use in the United States in 1958, paraquat in 1964 and glyphosate in 1974.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

New California legislation seeks to permanently ban paraquat, a powerful and widely used weedkiller that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024