How did Rachel Carson make a difference?

Answer 1

Rachel Carson wrote many best selling and influential books about the environment. These helped to start the environmental movement, and the outlook on the importance of taking care of the environment. Her book "Silent Spring" was a major factor to bringing an end to the use of DDT, a powerful and toxic pesticide. If DDT were still being used, the bald eagle would no longer exist in the contiguous United States.

Answer 2

Rachel Carson made a difference by raising awareness about the environmental impact of pesticides, particularly through her book "Silent Spring." Her work led to increased regulation of pesticide use and inspired the modern environmental movement. Carson's advocacy also contributed to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States.

Answer 3

She showed that the pesticide, DDT, harms animals