EDB

American

Chemistry.

ethylene dibromide: a colorless liquid, C 2 H 4 Br 2 , used as an organic solvent, an additive in gasoline to prevent lead buildup, and a pesticide and soil fumigant, especially by citrus and grain farmers.

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Poh also told the audience that the EDB was focusing on increasing "green finance" and renewable energy investments, including in the solar, wind and hydropower sectors.

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023

Singapore's EDB also set a 2030 target for the energy and chemicals sector to increase the output of sustainable products by 1.5 times from 2019 levels.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2021

He helped the agency impose controls on hazardous waste, restore and protect Chesapeake Bay in Maryland and Virginia and remove the pesticide ethylene dibromide, also known as EDB, from use on U.S. farms.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2019

And studies showed that traces of EDB in fruits and vegetables did not decay completely as had previously been thought.

From Time Magazine Archive

Still, some experts argue that the hazards of EDB are exaggerated.

From Time Magazine Archive

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