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DDT stands for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. It was used to kill pests that destroyed crops. Unfortunately it also had a bad affect on animals and almost killed off the American Bald Eagle and other Birds of Prey.
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How was Rachel Carson involved with DDT?
Rachel Carson fighted against DDT.
What was Rachel Carson's intent in not wanting to ban DDT?
I suppose that Rachel Carson was for the ban of DDT.
Who discovered the risks of pesticide DDT?
Rachel Carson in her book Silent Spring
Which scientist do you associate with warnings regarding the use of DDT?
Rachel Carson
What chemical did author Rachel Carson speak out against in her book?
DDT
Who is Rachel Carson the writer?
Rachel Carson wrote "Silent Spring". This piece of fiction was accepted by environmentalists as if it was a scientific dissertation and led to the ban of DDT.
Why do you like Rachel Carson?
Rachel Carson was one of the people who helped get rid of DDT and is an inspiration to me because she was a magnificent marine biologist. her books were also very amazing.
Do you like Rachel Carson?
Rachel Carson was one of the people who helped get rid of DDT and is an inspiration to me because she was a magnificent marine biologist. her books were also very amazing.
What did Rachel Carson do to help the world?
She wrote silent springs to warn people about the bad effects of DDT
What is the background of Silent Spring?
Rachel Carson noticed that birds were having less babies. She attributed it to DDT.
Why did Rachel Carson call pesticides such as DDT biocides?
Rachel Carson called pesticides such as DDT "biocides" because they are chemicals that kill a wide range of living organisms, not just the targeted pests. This term emphasizes their broad toxicity and potential harm to various forms of life in the environment.
What did Rachel Carson die of?
Rachel Carson, weakened by cancer died of a heart attack, while struggling to stop DDT at the same time. She used her last energy to send a message. The message stopped DDT and other pesticides.
