"Silent Spring" remains a rousing call to action (2022)

26 simonebrunozzi 2 5/2/2025, 4:24:38 PM economist.com ↗

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HocusLocus · 1h ago
Perhaps a good question is, how did DDT itself become deeply vilified after a generation of use at such ridiculous levels, going from 'unlimited' to 'zero' tolerance, while other endocrine disruptors remain in common use today?

I think there is a human attribute in play. You don't have to make as many excuses for something proven harmful... when all you have to do is declare a "chemical Hitler" who has been vanquished completely, and direct everyone's attention to it.

mikestew · 8h ago