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Birds and Bees.
- Source :
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New Republic . 10/31/70, Vol. 163 Issue 18, p15-18. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 1970
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Abstract
- Discusses the harmful effects of pesticides on humans. Estimated amount of pesticides that Americans dump and spray on their gardens, lawns, forests, pastures, farms, lakes and rivers; Indication that major pesticides persist for years in the soil and atmosphere; Results of a governmental probe on herbicides by Senator Philip Hart's environmental subcommittee; Agriculture Department officials' refusal to take any action against the herbicide 2,4,5-T which is used on range and pasture-land.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00286583
- Volume :
- 163
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Republic
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 10151931