DDT
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Bald eagles in the lower 48 were in danger of extinction by the early 1960s, shot in droves by hunters in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and poisoned by DDT after World War II.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
In 1972, the U.S. banned DDT under most circumstances.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
Peregrine falcons, which were once nearly wiped out in Australia due to the use of pesticides in agriculture, have staged a recovery since the 1980s when DDT and other chemicals were banned.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
The iconic American bird was almost wiped out in the 1960s due to the pesticide DDT, which poisoned the eagles and made their eggs weak and flimsy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2024
Through such a process of transfer, what started out as a very small amount of DDT may end as a heavy concentration.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
