Environmental Working Group: New York State Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban the Herbicide Paraquat, Linked to Parkinson's Disease
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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New York state lawmakers introduce bill to ban the herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson's disease
ALBANY, N.Y. - Lawmakers today introduced legislation to ban the use of paraquat, one of the most toxic herbicides allowed for use in the U.S.
The lawmakers cited overwhelming scientific evidence linking the agrochemical to Park . . .
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New York state lawmakers introduce bill to ban the herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson's disease
ALBANY, N.Y. - Lawmakers today introduced legislation to ban the use of paraquat, one of the most toxic herbicides allowed for use in the U.S.
The lawmakers cited overwhelming scientific evidence linking the agrochemical to Park . . .