paraquat
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The federal government banned the use of the weedkiller paraquat on golf courses in 2021.
California lawmakers have approved a bill that could help strengthen regulations around the use of paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with Parkinson’s disease and other serious health issues.
From Los Angeles Times
Assembly Bill 1963 — a bill seeking to ban the use of paraquat in California — is working its way through the state Legislature and will be heard by the Senate Appropriations committee in August.
From Los Angeles Times
Assembly Bill 1963 would sundown the use of the herbicide paraquat, which has been linked to Parkinson’s disease and other health issues, beginning in January 2026.
From Los Angeles Times
“California needs to be a leader in eliminating highly toxic pesticides like paraquat,” Friedman said.
From Los Angeles Times
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