DDT in Australia

DDT in Australia

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The use of DDT in Australia has been totally banned since 1987.

DDT

Main article: DDT

Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane) (DDT) was a widely used synthetic pesticide before its used was banned in many countries. It is a persistent organic pollutant with a half life of 2-15 years.

History

DDT was first registered as an insecticide in Australia in the 1950s. A 1972 report from the Australian Academy of Science entitled The Use of DDT in Australia recommended continued use of DDT where its use clearly outweighed the disadvantages, plus further emphasis on research for alternatives.[1]

Stockholm Convention

The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants came into force on 17 May 2004, with Australia ratifying the Convention on 20 May 2004 and becoming a Party on 18 August 2004.

See also

References

  1. ^ Organochlorines in Australia

Further reading

  • Australian Academy of Science (1972). The Use of DDT in Australia. Reports of the Australian Academy of Science ; no. 14.. Canberra: Australian Academy of Science. 

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