WASHINGTON – The Vermont House on Friday took decisive action to protect public health, passing a bill that would ban the use and sale of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat in the state.

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California bill would ban toxic ‘forever chemical’ pesticides contaminating nearly 40% of state-grown non-organic produce

March 20, 2026

SACRAMENTO – A bill introduced today in the Assembly would ban the toxic “forever chemical” pesticides that contaminate nearly two in five California-grown non-organic fruits and vegetables...

California paraquat spill underscores urgent need for nationwide ban

March 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Working Group today renewed its call for a total ban on paraquat following a dangerous spill of the herbicide in Siskiyou County, Calif.

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California balcony solar bill sails through key Senate committee

March 17, 2026

SACRAMENTO – The Environmental Working Group today praised the California Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee for advancing Senate Bill 868 by a unanimous 12‑0 vote. The bill would...

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Vermont House approves bill to ban toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease

California bill would ban toxic ‘forever chemical’ pesticides contaminating nearly 40% of state-grown non-organic produce

California paraquat spill underscores urgent need for nationwide ban

California balcony solar bill sails through key Senate committee