Vermont became the first state to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed ...
The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in Vermont's general assembly after extensive medical research linked the pesticide to a significantly increased risk of developing Parkinson’s ...
The state is seeking permits to treat infestations in Messalonskee, Little Sebago and Androscoggin lakes this summer.
The law gives apple and other fruit farmers, who account for most of the herbicide’s use in the state, until the end of 2030 to fully phase it out.
A Republican governor has signed a ban on the pesticide, which is commonly used for farming fruits and potatoes.