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Jul 1, 2024 · Rachel Carson, American biologist well known for her writings on environmental pollution and the natural history of the sea. She alerted the world to the dangers of pesticides and pollution in her prophetic Silent Spring (1962), which was first serialized in The New Yorker and then became a best seller.
Jul 11, 2024 · Silent Spring, nonfiction book written by Rachel Carson that became one of the most-influential books in the modern environmental movement. Published in 1962, Silent Spring was widely read by the general public and became a New York Times best seller.
Jul 3, 2024 · The impact of Rachel Carson’s seminal book Silent Spring (1962) is still felt today as our awareness of environmental contaminants continues to grow. Her pioneering studies led to the national ban on Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT.
Jul 19, 2024 · In 1963 Rachel Carson testified before Congress, calling for new policies to protect the environment and people from the use of chemicals. Ironically, Rachel Carson developed breast cancer and died in 1964.
Jul 5, 2024 · Discover the legacy of Rachel Carson and her pivotal book 'Silent Spring' that ignited the modern environmental movement. Follow Carson's journey as she unve...
Jul 19, 2024 · Editor’s Note: In 1962, Audubon magazine published excerpts from Rachel Carson’s landmark “Silent Spring,” which warned of the dangers that insecticides pose to birds and nature. The following text is transcribed from a speech Rachel Carson gave addressing criticism of the book's findings.
Jun 28, 2024 · Ann E. Burg considers Rachel Carson a role model for her scientific rigor and environmental advocacy. Carson’s ability to illuminate the beauty and complexity of nature-inspired Burg to see the world differently.
