Insecticides

John Stossel - DDT

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John Stossel ad Richard Tren detail how the DDT ban, a great victory for environmentalism, has led to a multitude of deaths throughout the world.

A New Home to DDT

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This article from the New York Times explains how DDT usage resurged in Africa to kill mosquitoes and reduce the instances of malaria.

How DDT Harmed Hawks and Eagles

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Article from Helium.com about how DDT harmed raptors, or birds of prey.

Malaria Carrying Mosquito Crash Lands Due to His Insecticide

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Article about Paul Muller, the chemist who discovered DDT.

DDT—Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane Video

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Science can help us to take action to improve our health and the environment. Banning DDT in 1972 is considered one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides and has set the course for future research into the effects of the chemicals we use.