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Paraquat, a legal poison, is a toxic herbicide used in American agriculture, despite being banned in over 70 countries, including China. Approximately 8 to 10 million pounds are used on crops like soybean, corn, peanuts, grapes, pistachios, and cotton. A recent bill shields companies like Syngenta, the maker of Paraquat, from poisoning consequences, even though the EPA approves it.
One sip can kill, with no antidote, causing multi-organ failure, pulmonary fibrosis, and a six-times increased risk of Parkinson's disease. It's also linked to higher farmer mortality, DNA cellular death, and reproductive problems. There are over 6,354 lawsuits against Syngenta.
To combat this, share this information, buy local, ask farmers about herbicide use, buy regenerative or organic, and avoid ultra-processed foods with conventional ingredients. The speaker urges viewers to vote with their wallets.