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Use of herbicide linked to Parkinson's is on the rise in the US

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May 20, 202600:12:29Science & Medicine

A processing plant in Mississippi is leaking massive amounts of Paraquat into the air. Its biological link to Parkinson's is becoming clear.

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Use of herbicide linked to Parkinson's is on the rise in the US is an episode from Science Friday by Science Friday and WNYC Studios. A processing plant in Mississippi is leaking massive amounts of Paraquat into the air. Its biological link...

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Published May 20, 2026, 00:12:29 long, audio available.

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