For this assignment please write a 750-1,000 word essay on the herbicide Atrazine. Atrazine is a somewhat controversial herbicide that has been banned throughout much of Europe but remains legal and is significantly used in the United States.
Be sure to include the following:
Make sure to mention what Atrazine is and how it works to kill weeds.
What precautions should be taken when applying Atrazine?
Is it general use or restricted use?
What is the LD50 of Atrazine?
What kind of regulations has the EPA placed on Atrazine?
What are some of the dangers of Atrazine to human health and the environment?
How prevalent is Atrazine and where is it mostly used in agriculture?
End this paper by taking a stance on whether or not you think Atrazine should remain legal in the United States or if you believe there should be more significant regulation of the herbicide.
