Dossier
herbicide
Coverage of herbicide in the Nexus archive.
- Centre bans paraquat dichloride, a herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide and accidental deaths
India has banned paraquat dichloride, a toxic herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide, and accidental deaths. Over 70 countries have already prohibited the substance, which has no known antidote.
- VT bans Parkinson's-linked herbicide. Advocates want the same in New York.
Vermont has banned a herbicide linked to Parkinson's disease. Advocates are calling for a similar ban in New York.
- 'I used Roundup weedkiller for years without a thought... now cancer is eating my face': Anguish of former gardener racing for justice against maker of product used by millions
A former gardener who used Roundup weedkiller for years is now battling cancer and pursuing legal action against the product's manufacturer. The case highlights concerns about the safety of Roundup, a widely used herbicide linked to health risks.