Elena Conis's new book, How to Sell a Poison: The Rise, Fall and Toxic Return of DDT, provides a well-articulated explanation behind the history of the DDT pesticide, the consequences of its overuse and how DDT has spread.
How to Sell a Poison: The Rise, Fall and Toxic Return of DDT
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