Rachel Carson, Silent Spring (Ho Quotes
A collection of quotes by Rachel Carson, Silent Spring (Ho.
Rachel Carson (1907-1964) was an influential American marine biologist and conservationist. Best known for her groundbreaking book Silent Spring, published in 1962, Carson was a passionate advocate for environmental conservation and the dangers of chemical pesticides. Silent Spring exposed the harmful effects of DDT and other pesticides on the environment, wildlife, and human health, initiating the modern environmental movement. Carson's work led to the banning of DDT and inspired the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. Her impact on raising public awareness about the environment continues to be felt to this day.