Deadly weed killer banned in 70 countries is still used on U.S. farms — lawmakers want it gone

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U.S. federal lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the use of paraquat, a highly toxic weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease, despite its ban in 70 other countries. The legislation aims to eliminate the health risks posed by this chemical on U.S. farms.

Federal lawmakers introduced a bill that would ban paraquat, a highly toxic weed killer that's been linked to Parkinson's disease.