Earth|May 26, 2026|1 min read

Vermont Bans Paraquat Weedkiller

Vermont becomes the latest state to ban paraquat, a controversial herbicide linked to health concerns and environmental damage.

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A super El Niño threatens our food system. Here's how farms can prepare

A record-breaking El Niño threatens crop losses in the US, but farms using cover crops and perennial plants can build soil resilience to withstand extreme weather. Congress must invest in agricultural programs to support these climate-adaptive practices.