Sentences with phrase «cause eggshell»
Peregrine falcons in the U.S. were initially endangered by the widespread use of the pesticide DDT, which caused their eggshells to thin and break prematurely.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/
She was not aware that DDT — or rather its metabolite, DDE — causes eggshell thinning because the data were not published until the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Eco-Imperialism — Articles - How myths can kill DDT never caused eggshell thinning and or bald eagle deaths by Steven Milloy... would not adversely affect eagles or their eggs, according to a 1966... http://www.eco-imperialism.com/content/printview.php3?id=209
Not exact matches
Bald eagles are still rebounding in the United States following the banning around 1970 of DDT, an insecticide that mimics hormones and caused a fatal weakening of eggshells.
When I was a child I was told that you shouldn't touch eggshells as they can cause warts so I'm wondering if it is safe to eat eggshells and, also, can eating eggshells cause tumours or blood cancer?
Because of eggshell thinning caused by DDT and other factors, successful bald eagle nesting in the northern Channel Islands ended by 1949.
A few eggshells on your porch is unlikely to have caused at least $ 250 worth of damage.
Chronic stress and anxiety in a marriage can be caused by constantly wondering if your partner really loves you, or by having to walk on eggshells around your spouse.
I am researching how to whitewash my exterior brick I was reading some of comments cause I didn't want to repeat the question but I didn't find an answer and didn't find the paint you used to finish it was for example: satin, eggshell, or semi glossy paint.