Melting glaciers may release DDT and contaminate Antarctic environment

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Scientists report that high levels of the banned pesticide DDT drain into coastal waters each year in Antarctica harming the environment while adding another consequence to global warming. Credit: Courtesy of Heidi N. Geisz
Scientists report that high levels of the banned pesticide DDT drain into coastal waters each year in Antarctica, harming the environment while adding another consequence to global warming. Credit: Courtesy of Heidi N. Geisz

In an unexpected consequence of climate change, scientists are raising the possibility that glacial melting is releasing large amounts of the banned pesticide DDT, which is contaminating the environment in Antarctica. The study is scheduled for the June 1 issue of ACS’ bi-weekly journal Environmental Science & Technology.


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