Environmental Working Group (EWG) 31d ago

Vermont this week became the first US state to ban paraquat, a widely used herbicide that researchers have linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The new law takes effect November 1 and includes limited exemptions for certain crops through 2030. Supporters say the move protects public health, while critics argue more research is needed and worry about impacts on farmers. Read the full story: https://www.thenewlede.org/2026/05/vermont-bans-paraquat-linked-to-parkinsons/ ----- The New Lede, a project of the Environmental Working Group, is a nonprofit newsroom specializing in coverage of environmental issues that are critical to the health and well-being of people everywhere. Please keep environmental journalism vibrant and support our work: https://act.ewg.org/cXWUG66dJEeFKovViPxgpQ2 And follow us on socials: Substack: https://thenewlede.substack.com/ Twitter: @thenewledenews Bluesky: ‪@thenewlede.bsky.social‬ Facebook: The New Lede Instagram: @thenewlede