A study of bald eagle nestlings found pesticides and flame retardants in their blood. The chemicals are suspected in slowing the eagles’ post-DDT recovery in Michigan. There are lots of new flame retardants in use, the health effects of which we know little or nothing.

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Bald Eagle Nestlings Contaminated by Chemicals

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