A pesticide sprayed on New Brunswick forests more than 55 years ago can still be found in some fish in the province, ...

The insecticide was used to control spruce budworm, which mainly feeds on balsam fir and white spruce, and is a natural pest ...

Five of the seven lakes Kurek studied were in areas where DDT was sprayed: Upsalquitch, Goodwin, California, Sinclair and the Middle Peaked Mountain. The remaining two — Anthony and Bennett — were ...

Research from Mount Allison University shows a toxic insecticide persists in brook trout in New Brunswick lakes, despite the province banning the substance nearly 60 years ago. Joshua Kurek, associate ...

While fighting for our future, it’s heartening to remember conservation victories of the past, especially the animals we’ve ...

DDT is considered a persistent organic pollutant, meaning it lasts a "very, very long time" in the environment, Kurek said. Studies show that it takes up to 150 years for DDT to break down, he noted.

No such issues have been detected in Northern California this year ... from 1970 to 2009 – because of exposure to the pesticide DDT, and they’re still protected. Bergeron fears regression ...

For the third time in four years, large numbers of pelicans are requiring rescue as they show clear signs of starvation.