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Decades after DDT and “Silent Spring,” scientists are still searching for better ways to improve agricultural yields and protect desirable plants and animals (including humans) from plagues of insects. The fact that DDT is still advocated by those who argue that protecting humans from diseases carried by insects outweighs the environmental risks demonstrates how serious the issue is. Additionally, insects develop resistance to pesticides, requiring application in ever larger amounts, or development of new chemistry with the p… Read the full story on TreeHugger