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DDT legacy & controversy
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The rise and fall of DDT and its lingering controversy

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A farmer applies pesticides to their field
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Common insecticide may be toxic to mammals’ ovaries

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mosquitos west nile virus insecticides
Above the Fold Daily Newsletter

Why the mosquito that spreads West Nile virus is becoming resistant to insecticides

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EPA renews effort to protect endangered species from pesticides
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US EPA renews effort to protect endangered species from pesticides

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Walmart sued for alleged dumping of hazardous waste
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Walmart sued for alleged dumping of hazardous waste in California landfills

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Chlorpyrifos will no longer be allowed on food crops
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Chlorpyrifos will no longer be allowed on food crops

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The Biden administration has defended some of former President Trump’s pesticide decisions
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The Biden administration has defended some of former President Trump’s pesticide decisions

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Seresto pet collars under EPA review, but the fight over their safety could take years
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Seresto pet collars under EPA review, but the fight over their safety could take years

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Canada spruce budworm outbreak
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N.B. forests have dodged a devastating infestation bullet, insect expert says

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PFAS in mosquito insecticide spray
Above the Fold Daily Newsletter

‘Forever chemicals’ found in mosquito spray

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Florida agriculture officials ban citrus pesticide
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Florida agriculture officials ban citrus pesticide approved near end of Trump administration

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Pesticide breakdown products in US waterways
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Pesticide breakdown products found in hundreds of US streams

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