Vermont Bans Paraquat Ahead of 2030 Deadline

Vermont just became the first state in the nation to ban paraquat, a toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, with the law taking effect in 2030. Farmers will need special permission to use it only as a last resort. Already banned for residential use, the move follows years of advocacy by groups like the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Vermont Public Interest Research Group, who cite global bans and strong evidence connecting paraquat to the disease. While major producers like Syngenta are pulling out, other companies still make the chemical, making this ban crucial. This landmark decision sets a powerful precedent for protecting rural communities and public health from dangerous pesticides. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5bdaf430bf8ea4e