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Experts back proposed ban on paraquat herbicide
Experts have welcomed a proposed ban on paraquat, a herbicide linked to serious harm to human health, Deccan Herald reports. The chemical primarily affects the lungs and kidneys. Pulmonary fibrosis is among…
The Story in Brief
Experts have welcomed a proposed ban on paraquat, a herbicide linked to serious harm to human health, Deccan Herald reports. The chemical primarily affects the lungs and kidneys. Pulmonary fibrosis is among the most common consequences of exposure, according to the report.
Studies have also linked paraquat exposure to Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. The proposed ban puts the focus on preventing exposure to a chemical whose reported effects extend beyond immediate poisoning. The source does not identify the authority behind the proposal or give a timeline for its implementation.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy claim that paraquat is merely another weedkiller ignores the reported damage to the lungs and kidneys. But sweeping claims about every exposure causing Parkinson’s disease would also go beyond the evidence cited here, which refers to studies linking the chemical with the disorder. The sensible test is clear: identify the authority proposing the ban, publish its scientific basis, and state when enforcement would begin.
Source: deccanherald.com
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