HOW DDT BECAME ONE OF THE MOST REGULATED PESTICIDES IN HISTORY
DDT, initially praised for its effectiveness against pests, became heavily regulated due to its significant environmental and health impacts. By the 1960s, concerns arose about its persistence in ecosystems, bioaccumulation in wildlife, and links to human health issues, including cancers and reproductive disorders. Influential publications like Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” galvanized public awareness and advocacy […]