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Bald eagles once neared extinction in Maryland due to DDT. Now, thanks to conservation efforts, their population has soared ...
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Maryland Bald Eagles Soar to 1,400 Pairs
Maryland’s bald eagle population has surged from 44 breeding pairs in 1977 to over 1,400 in 2025, a recovery driven by ...
Recent data show pesticide residues reach household dust and bathing linens, exposing residents to enduring health risks.
Falconry is an ancient sport going back thousands of years. In Shakespeare’s time, it was a way of putting food on the dinner ...
While emerging evidence suggests pesticides can be toxic to the mix of microorganisms in the digestive system, a new study is ...
Government crackdown on harmful pesticides, withdrawing 77 products from the market, restricting the use of 202 more in a move aimed at safeguarding public health, food safety, and the environment.
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A partial ban on rat poisons and other pesticides used in lawn care was advanced by the Connecticut Senate on Thursday, but only after the bill’s sponsors agreed to several changes sought by the ...
Research from Mount Allison University shows the toxic pesticide known as DDT continues to be present in New Brunswick's brook trout despite the insecticide being banned decades earlier.
The commonly used pesticide has been found in elevated levels in some of the state’s largest rivers, causing potential harm to aquatic ecosystems and human health.
According to WHO, pesticides are the leading cause of death by self-poisoning, particularly in low and middle income nations.