DDT

What is chlorine and how does it have an impact on humans’ health and the environment? Chlorine is a chemical element that was discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. Its symbol is Cl and its atomic number is 17. Chlorine has the physical form of a diatomic greenish-yellow gas at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. 1. 2. Indeed, its name is derived from the Greek word ‘chloros’, meaning ‘yellow-green’. 3. In the Periodic Table of Elements, Chlorine is found in the P-block, in group…

affected thousands of military servicemen and women, saccharin commonly known as sweet and low known to cause cancer or polychlorinated biphenyls which have been implicated in reproductive, developmental and immune system disorders. DuPont manufactured DDT, PCBs, and Agent Orange, just like Monsanto. DuPont has dumped carcinogenic chemicals into people’s water supplies repeatedly, and even though they’ve been sued for it multiple times, they continue to do so. They have spent millions to make…

The Great Lakes hold 21% of our natural freshwater supply. I am a limnologist living in Detroit, Michigan. My city is located near Lake Erie and I visit it weekly with my research team to record the changes in the lakes. I've written two books: one about Lake Erie and the other about Lake Huron. Many believe that The Great Lakes are dying; as an expert and an experienced scientist, I can confirm that this is true mostly because of pollution, habitat loss, and non-native species entering the…

individuals they encounter. On a larger, governmental and global scale support for and push to create stronger regulations on pesticide use and chemical waste disposal with animals in mind need to continue to be instituted. Such as the federal ban on DDT, the pesticide responsible for the decline of the Peregrine falcons on the banks of the Mississippi River (River 1276). Efforts to incite action through education in Kenya failed to protect the vultures so regulations on poison should be…

I-Dika is a company based in Volpiano, Torino, founded in 1968 from two CEO’s: Francesco Boffa and Giorgio Martinez. The owners of the industry are now letting their place to the successors, their sons: Andrea Boffa and Isabella Martinez. The business is a transport firm specialized in alcoholic beverages such as wine, beer and spirits and in luxury clothing; moreover, it is allowed and able to transport nearly all types of products almost worldwide. Since I-Dika has clients all over the globe,…

Humans are very curious. So it was completely natural for Ray Bradbury’s book, The Martian Chronicles, tries to show us the unforeseen consequences of such curiosity, only with exploring Mars. With almost the entire Martian race being wiped out by people, it’s no surprise that humans also almost wipe themselves out with atomic warfare. The consequences of the war and wiping out of almost the entirety of all races are huge and serious. I think the main message of the book is that humans have no…

Honey bees play a significant role in the production of the various crops humans consume on a daily basis. Without the pollination services of the honeybees, 35 percent of the human diet would disappear. The bees assist in producing fruits, vegetables, almonds, hay, cotton, and other crops which provide nutrients that are necessary for survival. However in recent years, bees have been dying at an alarmingly high rate. This is a problem that must be acknowledged and addressed because it is…

When a expectant mother’s nutritional status can affect the birth. The first stage of gestation the mother must be well nourished so that the formation of the placenta will be healthy. The embryo and the fetus are major body organs that form within 2 to 3 months of conception. Nutrition at this time is very critical for the health of the child. The best action for a pregnant woman to take is to enter the pregnancy with good nutrient stores and to consume a well-balanced diet. The mother needs…

Over the last seventy years, Americans have become increasingly more aware and involved in both the conservation movement and the environmental movement as a whole. With the rise of the environmental movement in the 1960s, quality of life and health concerns became of the utmost importance to the American public. Post World War II, issues such as nuclear testing, pesticide and other chemical use/waste products, and the production of plastic goods in combination with American consumerism culture…

to kill the insects it kills the crops and soil in the process? Man’s whole purpose was to try to eliminate the unwanted insects and weeds by using the insecticide, but in the process its causing more problems by environment pollution, for example, DDT and harming living things. This goes to show how careless man is when it comes to precious living things in the environment. This leads to the point made indirectly by Carson on how because of man’s carelessness it makes it nearly impossible for…