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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Rachel-CarsonRachel Carson | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica

    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.

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  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Silent-SpringSilent Spring | Rachel Carson’s Environmental Classic

    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.

  4. www.exploringnature.org › db › viewRachel Carson - Exploring Nature

    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. But her life work and books have inspired ongoing vigilance to protect human health and the environment.

  5. guides.loc.gov › rachel-carson › introductionResearch Guides: Rachel Carson: A Resource Guide: Introduction

    Jul 3, 2024 · American marine biologist, author, and conservationist, Rachel Carson (1907-1964), advanced the modern environmental movement through her work and writings. This guide lists suggested resources for researching Rachel Carson and her influence.

  6. citizensclimatelobby.org › blog › podcastEpisode 96: Exploring Rachel Carson’s Life and The Divestment...

    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. This novel, “Force of Nature,” is not merely a recounting of Carson’s life but an immersive experience of her world.

  7. www.youtube.com › watchRachel Carson: The Environmental Movement's Biggest Secret

    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...

  8. www.amightygirl.com › on-a-farther-shoreOn A Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson, Author...

    Jul 7, 2024 · Rachel Carson loved the ocean and wrote three books about its mysteries. But it was with her fourth book, Silent Spring, that this unassuming biologist transformed our relationship with the natural world. Silent Spring was a chilling indictment of DDT and other pesticides that until then had been hailed as safe and wondrously effective.