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How long till death from breathing in DDT?
This depends on the concentration of DDT and the time of exposure.
Why might people who understand DDT disagree to DDT?
DDT has toxic effects and remain longtime in soils and waters.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Why is the use of DDT not advisable?
DDT is very stable and dangerous for many living beings.
How many elements are there in ddt?
DDT contains 3 elements: carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine.
How long till death from breathing in DDT?
This depends on the concentration of DDT and the time of exposure.
What body tissue is DDT stored in humans?
DDT can be stored in fatty tissues of humans. In women who are pregnant, DDT exposure can occur even in the fetus.
Why might people who understand DDT disagree to DDT?
DDT has toxic effects and remain longtime in soils and waters.
What problems could DDT cause?
DDT is a toxic for many organisms.
Why did many countries stop using DDT?
DDT is dangerous for the environmement.
Why is the use of DDT not advisable?
DDT is very stable and dangerous for many living beings.
Who might disagree with the use of ddt in africa?
people that understand that DDT is a problem to the environment, humans and animals
What does DDT stand for?
On 1972 DDT stands for Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethanedichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, it is an insecticide that is toxic to people and animals.
Why was there concern about the use of ddt?
DDT is toxic for many animals and is very slowly degraded in the nature.
How many elements are there in ddt?
DDT contains 3 elements: carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine.
What was a major factor to ban DDT in US?
DDT is toxic for many living beings; also DDT is accumulated in the environment and organisms and decomposes very slowly.
What animal was affected by the use of DDT to point of becoming an endangered species?
The Bald Eagle, and other raptors such as the Peregrine Falcon, and Osprey populations were devastated by DDT. The long term exposure nearly wiped them out. Many other birds were affected as well, Robins in one instance were killed outright on a campus when the trees were sprayed to protect them from a disease. But the raptors suffered the worst exposure, the DDT stayed in the food chain creating a domino effect, so they ingested it in greater quantities. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
