Paraquat Poisoning Pennsylvanians, Parkinson’s on Rise
Pennsylvania poised to become the first state to ban Paraquat — a herbicide linked to the onset of Parkinson’s. States Can Act to Protect People from Paraquat Even if the EPA Does Not.
Given recent litigation in which the Trump administration sided with Bayer/Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide known to be a human carcinogen, it’s unlikely that action will be taken at the federal level to protect us from dangerous agrochemicals. Federal pesticide law does not prohibit states from banning pesticides that are otherwise permitted by the EPA, and states have done so in the past.
Paraquat Gets EPA Thumbs Up: Advocates Get The Agency’s Middle Finger
Paraquat Gets EPA Thumbs Up: Advocates Get The Agency’s Middle Finger
The recent EPA endorsement of paraquat, despite mounting evidence linking it to Parkinson's disease (PD), is a profound betrayal of public trust. This decision, seemingly driven by corporate interests, disregards the health and well-being of communities across the nation, fueling an intensified wave of outrage and disappointment.
The EPA's report, touting the benefits of paraquat for crop production, is a stark slap in the face to those who tirelessly advocate for environmental safety.
PD Avengers Assemble - July 2022
Updates on Paraquat Lawsuits, PMD Alliance’s “All In” Conference, the inaugural Improv for Parkinson’s Summit, Every Victory Counts guide now available in Canada thanks to a collaboration between Davis Phinney Foundation and Parkinson’s Canada and more.