Through the advocacy efforts of environmentalists and the influence of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, the pesticide DDT is banned in the United States. The chemicals in DDT are toxic to aquatic animals, fish, birds, and remains in the environment for 2-15 years after usage.
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Through the advocacy efforts of environmentalists and the influence of Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring, the pesticide DDT is banned in the United States. The chemicals in DDT are toxic to aquatic animals, fish, birds, and remains in the environment for 2-15 years after usage.