DDT in Australia
The use of DDT in Australia has been fully banned since 1987.
DDT
(Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane) (DDT) was a widely used synthetic pesticide before its usage was banned in many countries, following many campaigns that it is harmful to the environment and wildlife. It is a persistent organic pollutant with a half-life of 2–15 years.
History
DDT was first registered as an insecticide in Australia in the 1950s. A 1972 report from the Australian Academy of Science entitled The Use of DDT in Australia recommended continued use of DDT where its use clearly outweighed the disadvantages, plus further emphasis on research for alternatives.[1]
See also
- Environmental issues in Australia
- Pesticide use in Australia
References
Further reading
- Australian Academy of Science (1972). The Use of DDT in Australia. Reports of the Australian Academy of Science ; no. 14. Canberra: Australian Academy of Science.
External links
- Department of the Environment and Heritage - Scheduled Wastes Fact Sheet
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