This week on Behind the Lens: “Paraquat and Parkinson’s.” Wayne County, Mississippi is the most important emitter of paraquat on the planet, an herbicide linked to the fastest-growing neurodegenerative illness. Environmental reporter Delaney Nolan explains the security considerations and what they might imply for affected communities.

Theme music by Podington Bear. Extra music consists of “Rumor” by Podington Bear (soundofpicture.com) and “Huge Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell.

This story is a product of the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, an impartial reporting community based mostly on the College of Missouri, in partnership with Report for America, with main funding from the Walton Household Basis.

Music Credit:
Theme music by Podington Bear
Extra music “Rumor” by Podington Bear from soundofpicture.com and “Huge Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchel

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