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There was many health risks with bald eagles getting poisoned by it getting into the water supply. The fish in the water got poisined and the Bald Eagles ate the fish, they did NOT die though.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoDDT is very toxic for humans, may be accumulated in soils, waters and foods; also the natural degradation in the environment is the very long term.
But DDT is a very effective chemical against insects.
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∙ 14y agoIn humans it affected health through genotoxicity or endocrine disruption.it was not exactly banned because later on it was replaced with something else :)
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∙ 7y agoDDT is a strong pesticide : dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; DDT was banned because is dangerous for humans and many animals, also the degradation is very slow.
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∙ 10y agobecause, your too gay. haha find out!
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How has the use of DDt changes in the US since 1972?
DDT was banned.
Has any other countries banned DDT?
Practically all countries banned DDT.
Why is DDT not a banned chemical in North America?
After my knowledge the use of DDT is banned in USA, with the exception of use for health.
What chemicals have been banned in most countries of the world?
Chemical weapons and DDT.
Why is DDT controversial?
Very dangerous. causes kidney/liver disease and kidney/liver cancer and leads up to death. was banned in 1972 by the US Secretary of agriculture, Richard Milhous Nixon and the World Health Orginization. Cased by inhaling the chemical.
How has the use of DDt changes in the US since 1972?
DDT was banned.
How has the use of DDT changed in the US since 1972?
DDT was banned.
Why was DDT banned in the US?
because it is toxic and is bad
Has any other countries banned DDT?
Practically all countries banned DDT.
How can you reduce DDT pollution?
Reduced usage. it's banned in US already.
When was DDT banded?
DDT was banned in the USA in 1972.
Is DDT banned in the UK?
Yes it was banned in 1984 :)
Why is DDT not a banned chemical in North America?
After my knowledge the use of DDT is banned in USA, with the exception of use for health.
Is DDT illegal?
The use of DDT was banned in the USA in 1973 although it is still in use in some other parts of the world
What did the government do to solve the problem with DDT?
DDT is banned for agricultural use.
How has the eagle population fared since DDT use was banned?
Since DDT was banned, the population of bald eagles has increased, and the species has been moved from the endangered list to the threatened list. The population increased by about 15% during the first ten years after DDT was banned.
Which bug spray was banned that has 3 letters?
DDT
