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States move to ban DDT amid wildlife and health concerns
Across the United States lawmakers push bans on DDT citing threats to birds like eagles and ospreys, potential harm to fisheries, and uncertain human risks. California and Rhode Island move early bans. states including New York Arizona Connecticut West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Illinois Wisconsin Florida discuss limits, studies, and enforcement actions.
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Health and Wildlife
California
Rhode Island
Alfred T. Hawkes
Audubon Society
Hawkes
Texas
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York State
Pesticide Control Board
Arizona
Connecticut Board of Pesticide Control
West Virginia
Maryland
Illinois
Midwest
Lake Michigan
Governors
Wisconsin
State Board of Natural Resources
Florida
State Agriculture Commissioner