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Governor signs law banning Paraquat pesticide in Vermont, making it the first state in the US to prohibit the chemical.

6 reports, 6 independent Updated May 28
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Governor signs law banning Paraquat pesticide in Vermont, making it the first state in the US to prohibit the chemical.

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VermontSyngentaPeter Shumlin

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  1. A bill banning a chemical is being pushed in Vermont, with Rep. Esme Cole representing Hartford and Amanda Wheeler serving as the Governor's spokesperson.Sub-event
  2. NIH studies cite paraquat risks to brain health as Vermont moves forward with its pesticide ban.Sub-event
  3. Vermont bans Paraquat use after research showed increased cancer and neurological risks.1 source

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