Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring

Jena Palmer
Silent Spring was a very pertinent and relevant book written and released in 1962 by environmentalist Rachel Carson. She held a significant impact upon both environmental and human health by raising awareness concerning the widespread usage of pesticides. Her research demonstrated the negative effects associated with these pesticides. She faced considerable opposition from the government when she attempted to expose and eradicate their DDT applications due to the detrimental effects to the environment. However, her perseverance and dedication to her cause led to the government enforcing a ban upon the usage of pesticides such as DDT. Rachel Carson has truly made a remarkable contribution for the overall health and preservation of our environment.

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