• AnalogRegression@lemmy.world
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    11 hours ago

    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.