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

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 • Aug. 31, 2024

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 • Jul. 22, 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