Why was the use of DDT banned in the US?

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natta225 [31]3 years ago

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Health concerns such as cancer, birth defects, and reproductive difficulties were documented.

DDT bioaccumulates, causing the environment to become toxic to organisms in the area.

pshichka [43]3 years ago

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Health concerns such as cancer, birth defects, and reproductive difficulties were documented. DDT bioaccumulates, causing the environment to become toxic to organisms in the area

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