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

Weller noted that there are more than 130 pesticides used in California that are not approved in the European Union, including paraquat, which is banned in about 60 countries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

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 • Apr. 15, 2024

“We would like to stress that paraquat is safe when used as directed,” Das said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024