The Banning of DDT Signals New Environmental Awareness
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Economics, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Business, Laws, Acts, Legislation, Ecology, Environment, Conservation
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: Washington, D.C.
- Date: November 20, 1969
Article abstract: By banning the use of DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane), the United States took a first step in addressing environmental concerns relating to many products.
Summary of Event
In the spring of 1972, amid considerable controversy, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) for use as a pesticide in the United States. This followed a ban on use in residential areas issued by the federal government on November 20, 1969. The DDT ban had a far-reaching impact on humanity, the environment, and...
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