"Environmental advocates in New York are taking a page from Vermont's playbook after the Green Mountain State became the first to ban a widely used herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. The banned chemical, known as paraquat, has been a staple in agricultural communities for decades, but its potential health risks have sparked a national debate. As New York lawmakers consider following Vermont's lead, local advocates are pushing for a similar ban, citing concerns about the herbicide's impact on human health and the environment. Can New York become the next state to take a stand against paraquat?"
VT bans Parkinson’s-linked herbicide. Advocates want the same in New York. NEWS10 ABC
