DDT

• DDT sprayed in New Brunswick forests persists in trout at ‘alarming’ levels: study

  The insecticide was used to control spruce budworm, which mainly feeds on balsam fir and white spruce, and is a natural pest found in the province's forests.

  Environment

  Apr 23, 2025
  
• ‘Staggering’ 25,000 barrels found at toxic dump site off Los Angeles coast

  Marine scientists say they have found what they believe to be more than 25,000 barrels that possibly contain DDT dumped near Catalina Island.

  World

  Apr 28, 2021
  
• Advertisement
• 5 New Brunswick lakes have high levels of DDT despite ban on pesticide 46 years ago

  The scientist behind the study says the findings have significant implications for today.

  Environment

  Jun 12, 2019
• Advertisement
• 5 decisions that made the Nobel Prizes look bad

  With just two weeks until the Nobel Prize selections are announced, here are five decisions which in hindsight, might seem dubious.

  World

  Oct 1, 2016