paraquat
Example Sentences
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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
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
“In California, paraquat helps farmers control weeds in important crops, removing hazards for field work and preventing weeds from taking water and nutrients from crops.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
A recent Los Angeles Times report documenting concerns about paraquat highlighted one of more than 3,600 lawsuits that have been filed in state and federal courts seeking damages related to exposure to the product.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024
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