Silent Spring - Wikipedia
WebSilent Spring is an environmental science book by Rachel Carson. Published on September 27, 1962, the book documented the environmental harm caused by the indiscriminate use of a type of pesticide used by soldiers during WW2.
How Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Awakened the World …
WebApr 20, 2022 · Carson's 1962 bestseller first warned the public about the devastating effects of chemical pesticides—and started a revolution. By: Cate Lineberry. Updated: April 22, 2022 | Original:...
How ‘Silent Spring’ Ignited the Environmental Movement
WebSep 21, 2012 · On June 4, 1963, less than a year after the controversial environmental classic “Silent Spring” was published, its author, Rachel Carson, testified before a Senate subcommittee on...
Silent Spring | Rachel Carson’s Environmental Classic
WebApr 5, 2024 · Published in 1962, Silent Spring was widely read by the general public and became a New York Times best seller. The book provided the impetus for tighter control of pesticides and has been honoured on many lists of influential books, including Discover magazine’s list of the 25 greatest science books of all time.
A World Drenched with Pesticides: Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
WebCarson warned us about these issues— contaminated food, aggressive cancers, and super weeds—in Silent Spring. A grower disperses pesticides over low-growing row crops. United States Geological Survey.
Silent Spring | Rachel Carson
Web“In nature nothing exists alone.” ― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring. Silent Spring began with a “fable for tomorrow” – a true story using a composite of examples drawn from many real communities where the use of DDT had caused damage to wildlife, birds, bees, agricultural animals, domestic pets, and even humans.
The Story of Silent Spring - NRDC
WebAug 13, 2015 · How a courageous woman took on the chemical industry and raised important questions about humankind's impact on nature. August 13, 2015. Rachel Carson on a beach in Maryland. Alfred Eisenstaedt...
Legacy of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring - American Chemical Society
WebOct 26, 2012 · Silent Spring: A Change in Perspective. In Silent Spring, Carson assembled information on chemicals used in aerial sprayings, in industrial settings, and on food to characterize the impacts of these agents in ecological terms rather than simply portraying the effectiveness of the chemical solutions. Carson built her case on science.
In retrospect: Silent Spring | Nature
WebMay 30, 2012 · During her short life, Rachel Carson wrote four impressive books. One, Silent Spring, lit a beacon that continues to burn. Published 50 years ago after long years of work, Silent Spring...
‘Silent Spring’ 60 years on: 4 essential reads on pesticides and …
WebOct 11, 2022 · In 1962 environmental scientist Rachel Carson published “ Silent Spring ,” a bestselling book that asserted that overuse of pesticides was harming the environment and threatening human...
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