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Endrin, an organochlorine insecticide, rose to prominence in the mid-twentieth century for its efficacy in eliminating agricultural pests. Its usage, however, created a hazardous legacy that triggered regulatory action in a number of nations. This chapter gives a succinct review of endrin’s essential characteristics, environmental effect, and human health concerns. Concerns have been expressed regarding endrin’s long-term ecological consequences due to its persistence in the environment and bio accumulative abilities . It has been connected to negative consequences for non-target animals and biota. It also highlights the continuous endeavor to encourage sustainable environmental practises by exploring safer alternatives to toxic chemicals. Endrin’s legacy serves as a reminder of the need of safeguarding both ecosystems and human well-being in our pursuit of long-term cohabitation with the natural world.

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Kumari, K., Akhtar, S. (2024). Endrin. In: Pollutants of Global Concern. Emerging Contaminants and Associated Treatment Technologies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50996-4_5

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