Hi Brian,

The book sounds good.

It's true that DDT, like any other tool, is not good or bad in and of itself. It's all in how it's used. The problems with DDT arose out of it's misuse years ago. Some people overused or improperly administered the chemical and it had disatrous environmental effects So, like the extremists we humans always are.... we demonized it and banned it completely.

There are parts of Africa that are in desperate need of DDT since it's the only chemical that, when properly used, has an effect on their mosquito (malaria) problem. Moderate, responsible use of DDT can be environmentally safe.

I read an article in the NY Times not long ago that there are some African nations (can't remember which though) that have begun use of DDT again despite international pressure not to do so.

Christine Mascott
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