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Inside Vermont’s new paraquat ban

What the ban means for Vermont, Syngenta and the future of the controversial weedkiller.

Vermont on Tuesday became the first US state to ban the weed-killing pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical may cause Parkinson’s disease.

TNL editors Brian Bienkowski and Carey Gillam discuss the ban, and what it means for paraquat-maker Syngenta and other states that may follow Vermont’s lead.

Read more: With governor’s signature, Vermont becomes 1st in nation to ban weed killer linked to Parkinson’s disease

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