## Introduction

The recent announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not initiate a new review of paraquat has raised concerns among public health advocates and environmental activists. Paraquat, a widely used herbicide, has been at the center of controversy due to its potential health risks and ecological impact. While the EPA maintains that paraquat can be used safely, the fact that it is banned in over 70 countries—including major agricultural nations like China and B...