The Scientist :: "Industrial" Pollutants Reveal a Surprising Origin , Jun. 6, 2005: discusses research at Woods Hole indicating that some of the PDBE found in whale blubber are of natural origin. The article also discusses perceptions on pesticides toxicity and synthetic chemical fears. It seems we have been preconditioned to believe that "synthetic" equals bad. I do take exception at the use of "the infamous pesticide DDT". Let's see, DDT is credited with saving millions of lives. It is still the most effective chemical for fighing malaria, but we don't use it. Yep, it does cause egg-shell thinning when fed in conjunction with a low calcium diet.
The question is do the enviro's just not care that their opposition to DDT results in millions of deaths or are they satisfied with the progress of the genocide?
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