Paraquat

A Parkinson's-causing weedkiller   Highly toxic weed killer Paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s disease among farmworkers and agricultural communities. The pesticides lobby is ruthless and only cares about profit. But we can stop them and ban Paraquat for good. Tell the US EPA: Ban the Parkinson’s pesticide Paraquat! [ Sign the petitionÂ]( {NAME}, Paraquat is a highly toxic weed killer that's been linked to Parkinson’s, a disease that affects the nervous system and brain condition, impacting movement of body parts. So why is it still approved and in use in the US to poison millions of acres of farmland? The answer is simple: greedy, profit-hungry lobbyists. But people are starting to notice and pressure is mounting all over the US to get paraquat off the market for good. And, because of a lawsuit, the government might even reconsider Paraquat's approval in the coming months. This is where the Ekō-Community comes in -- as a global movement, we can demand a strict ban of this highly toxic weed killer that's poisoning us. Are you in? [Sign the petition to ban the Parkinson's pesticide for good.]( Research dating back as far as 1950 shows that Paraquat producer Syngenta knew all along how dangerous the pesticide is -- and ever since, the chemical giant is willing to poison people to generate more profits. Documents say that internal scientists warned of a “terrible problem” and that plans to cover it up need to be made. Science has proven over and over again that Paraquat is dangerous, and hence banned in 32 countries, including the European Union and China. In fact, Paraquat is used to induce and study parkinsonism. No one wants Paraquat and Syngenta and the EPA are suffering the legal consequences. There are over 300 lawsuits filed against Paraquat across the U.S. to ban its usage for good. Just in 2022, the Ekō-Community came together and 160,000 of us submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency opposing the Rio Tinto mine that poisoned the environment in the area -- and they listened! The Agency used its powers to protect Bristol Bay and stop the mining project once and for all. Today, we can move the EPA to ban Paraquat for good. [Tell the US EPA: Ban the Parkinson’s pesticide Paraquat!]( [ Sign the petitionÂ]( Thanks for all that you do, Danny, Rewan, Ildem, Eoin and the team at Ekō More information: [EPA again OKs use of toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease]( The Guardian 11 February 2024 [California Bill Would Ban Deadly Weedkiller, Paraquat, Linked to Parkinson’s Disease in Face of EPA Inaction]( Beyond Pesticides 16 April 2024     --------------------------------------------------------------- Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations. We want to buy from, work for and invest in companies that respect the environment, treat their workers well and respect democracy. And we’re not afraid to stand up to them when they don’t. Please help keep Ekō strong by chipping in $3 [Chip in $3]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. | [Unsubscribe](   --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us On Social Media [Facebok]( [Instagram]( [Youtube](Eko.Movement) [Twitter]( [TikTok](eko.movement) [Telegram](