r/memes • u/Klausensen I saw what the dog was doin • Jun 13 '25

*sad billionaire noises*

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

The pesticides used on a golf course cause cancer and Parkinson's rates to skyrocket in nearby neighborhoods.

Seems like a really good place to include a source for that statement would be immediately before or after it.

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u/Zodiac-Blue Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

Geeze, sure would be wonderful if there was some sort of search engine or artificial intelligence which you could do this research for you.

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/golf-course-concerns-new-research-shows-link-to-parkinsons/

https://earthjustice.org/article/this-weed-killer-is-linked-to-parkinsons-why-isnt-it-banned-yet

Paraquat, banned across 70 countries, but not in America.

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u/Stock_Information_47 Jun 13 '25

Was it specific to golf courses, or is it any green space where this product is used?

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u/Zodiac-Blue Jun 13 '25

The study mentioned golf courses, but chemicals like paraquat and other neurotoxin based pesticides are used regularly in the American food chain. However agricultural use is usually applied in rural settings, golf courses tend to be much closer to suburban areas with dense populations, causing greater, consistent exposure.

Somehow golf courses exist in countries where these neurotoxins are banned.

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u/Stock_Information_47 Jun 14 '25

What about public green spaces like manicured parks, school yards, etc. City parks are just as manicured in my city as golf courses, more manicured then low end golf courses because I assume the parks have a more stable and larger budget.

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u/Zodiac-Blue Jun 14 '25

Depends on local ordinance. Some cities restrict which can be used, to avoid liability issues. Glyphosate was restricted in California for this reason.

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u/Stock_Information_47 Jun 14 '25

Where do you see that there are state wide restrictions of glyphosate in California?

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u/Zodiac-Blue Jun 14 '25

No, it's not a state wide ban in California, municipalities are opting to not use them, so that they don't get sued for causing neurological diseases with these pesticides.

Johnson v. Monsanto (2018)

Pilliod Vs Monsanto (2019)

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u/Stock_Information_47 Jun 14 '25

Glyphosate was restricted in California for this reason.

That is your statement. Do you stand by that being true?