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Fewer insects, fewer nutritious crops: Pollinator decline puts our health at risk
(www.washington.edu)
this post was submitted on 30 May 2026
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I can't help but think the DDT ban was done with dilberate intent to introduce newer far more toxic pesticides into the plant and farming eco system. In turn generating massive increases in the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
"DDT yeah you know me" - Rage Against the Machine
On a side note, the tobacco plant is a natural insecticide. Imagine growing numerous food crops along side tobacco plants. Sounds like a nice alternative.