PESTICIDES' SILENT SPRING: WHY ROBINS AREN'T SINGING

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PESTICIDES' SILENT SPRING: WHY ROBINS AREN'T SINGING

A new study indicates that Robins and other birds are still suffering

damage from exposure to DDT, despite the fact the pesticide was banned in the

United States over three decades ago. New research shows that the area of the

brain affected causes birds with high exposure levels to be unable to sing and

protect territory. Researchers estimate that at least 15 to 20 generations of

robins have been affected since the pesticide was first applied. The study

provides further evidence that many of the toxic chemicals and pesticides we use

today will continue to impact the environment and public health for generations

to come. " Yes, it happened historically, but there are still problems with

pesticides, " says Andrew Iwaniuk, author of the study. " They have an extremely

long half-life and just because we use one today, that doesn't mean it will

always be safe. "

Learn more: http://www.organicconsumers.org/2006/article_1209.cfm