50 years later, DDT still pollutes lakes

A new study reveals that DDT, banned decades ago, continues to impact New Brunswick’s lakes. Brook trout in lakes once sprayed with DDT carry alarmingly high concentrations of the pesticide’s breakdown products, highlighting the long-term persistence of legacy chemicals in the environment and emphasizing the importance of careful chemical regulation.

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