Thousands of lawsuits cite studies linking paraquat to Parkinson’s disease. The EPA says the evidence doesn't warrant a ban ...

Paraquat has drawn scrutiny for its possible links to Parkinson’s disease. It’s one of the most widely used pesticides in the United States.

These worrying findings highlight the immediate need to ban the herbicide. Officials warn common herbicide used in the US is 'too dangerous' — but it's still legal to spray here first appeared on The ...

WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency today released two scientific analyses of paraquat that detail the weed killer’s lethal risks to humans and wildlife but discount its strong links to ...

As a child, John O'Brien would spend hours in the paddock helping his dad spray crops to protect them from weeds and pests.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— California’s pesticide regulators released preliminary findings today linking the herbicide paraquat to risks to wildlife and human health harms, including thyroid disease and ...