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Syngenta Group’s planned $5 billion Hong Kong initial public offering is facing delays as the seed and pesticide company waits for better conditions in the agriculture sector.

U.S. lawmakers are introducing legislation to override a Supreme Court ruling that limits consumer lawsuits against pesticide companies. The proposed amendment to FIFRA, called the People Over Poison Act, aims to restore the ability of individuals to sue companies for failing to warn about health risks. The ruling primarily benefits Bayer and Syngenta, which face numerous lawsuits over products like Roundup.

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, despite concerns from farmers about profit margins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing its safety, while Syngenta, a manufacturer, defends its use. The ban has been supported by advocates hoping to influence other states.

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, a weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease, despite opposition from some farmers concerned about profit margins. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing paraquat's safety, while companies like Syngenta defend its use despite bans in countries like China and the EU.

Vermont has become the first U.S. state to ban paraquat, an herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease, despite opposition from some farmers and ongoing debates about its safety. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing paraquat's safety, while Syngenta, a manufacturer, defends its use despite global bans in countries like China and the European Union.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson’s disease, after Republican Governor Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation. Other states, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, are considering similar bans, and agricultural company Syngenta announced it will stop global production of paraquat by June 2025.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease. Other states are considering similar bans, and Syngenta, the producer of a paraquat-based weedkiller, will stop global production by June. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns of paraquat’s severe health risks, including fatal exposure and no known antidote.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease, through legislation signed by Republican Gov. Phil Scott. The ban requires explicit approval for its sale or use, and over a dozen other states have introduced similar measures. Syngenta, the manufacturer of a paraquat-based product, announced it will cease global production by June 2025.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, which is linked to Parkinson’s disease and banned in over 70 countries. The law prohibits sale or use without agricultural approval, and other states are considering similar measures. Syngenta, the producer of a paraquat-based product, announced it will stop global production by June.

Vermont became the first state to ban the toxic herbicide paraquat, linked to Parkinson's disease, after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation. The ban requires explicit approval for use, and over a dozen states have introduced similar measures, with Syngenta ending global paraquat production by June 2025.

A Sipcam Agro plant in Wayne County, Mississippi, is the largest emitter of paraquat in the U.S., a herbicide banned in over 70 countries due to its toxicity and link to Parkinson’s disease. Despite its risks, paraquat use in the U.S. has grown, with 35% of large farms using it to kill weeds and dry crops, while the herbicide remains unregulated as a federal air pollutant.