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

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

California is the nation’s top user of paraquat, spraying millions of pounds annually, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024