*[Enwl-eng] Why does the US still allow a dangerous weedkiller that's banned around the world?

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This weedkiller could cause Parkinson's disease. This Weedkiller Is Banned Across the World, but Still Perfectly Legal in the United States Sign Now        A growing body of scientific research has linked the dangerous weedkiller paraquat with Parkinson's disease.   Paraquat is currently banned in the United Kingdom, where it is manufactured, and in Switzerland and China, where the product's parent companies are based. It is also banned in the entire European Union.   Yet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been slow to heed the warnings about this chemical's public health risks. In fact, paraquat is still legal and widely-used in the United States!   Internal documents show that leaders at Syngenta -- the company that produces paraquat -- have been aware of a link between the chemical spray and Parkinson's disease for many years. In fact, they've even tried to manufacture their own in-house "research" to confuse the situation and cover up the toxin's grievous effects.   To make matters worse, the company tried to influence which individuals serve on the EPA panels that regulate pesticides. Clearly, executives at Syngenta know this toxic chemical is dangerous -- and it is time the EPA starts recognizing it.   Sign now to demand the EPA join the rest of the world and ban paraquat from use in the United States! Thank you, Miranda Care2 Petitions Team P.S. The EPA is charged with protecting the environment as well as public health from dangerous chemicals. It should immediately ban the use of dangerous paraquat. Sign the petition.      Sign Now

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From: Miranda B., Care2 Action Alerts

Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2022 12:17 PM

Subject: Why does the US still allow a dangerous weedkiller that's banned around the world?

 

 

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