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President Kennedy read the book, or the serialized version of it in The New Yorker. Kennedy asked his President's Science Advisory Council to check the book for accuracy, and they did. They reported on May 15, 1963, that pesticides posed a great problem for Americans, that Rachel Carson's book was accurate, and that the government should speed action to control pesticide use and reduce damage from pesticides.
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Rachel Carson's 1962 best-seller which launched the environmental movement is?
Silent Spring
What 1962 book helped launch the national environmental movement?
I had this same question lol. It's "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Did Rachel Louise Carson face any hardships in her career?
yes, at first, no one wanted to publish silent spring because it was against DDT.
How did Congress respond to the 1962 publication of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring?
In response to the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring," Congress began to take environmental concerns more seriously, leading to increased scrutiny of pesticide use and its impact on the environment. The book sparked public awareness about the dangers of chemical pollutants, prompting hearings and discussions on environmental regulation. This ultimately contributed to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 and the passage of significant environmental legislation, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Carson's work is often credited with launching the modern environmental movement in the United States.
What was the name of john f kennedys daughters pony?
Macaroni
Who wrote Silent Spring?
Silent Spring was written by Rachel Carson.
When was Silent Spring created?
Silent Spring was created on 1962-09-27.
What is the mla citation for silent spring by Rachel Carson?
Carson, Rachel. Silent Spring. Houghton Mifflin, 1962.
What are the release dates for The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson - 2014?
The Silent Spring of Rachel Carson - 2014 was released on: USA: 2014
Silent Spring was a movement of what?
silent spring was about the negative effects of pesticides on the environment and animals. it helped with the eco-friendly/aware movement.
How many pages are in the book Silent Spring?
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson has around 368 pages in its original edition.
What was kennedys response to steel industrys decision to raise prices sharply?
He was furious at them - I think he called them SOB's.
What does the phrase silent spring mean?
nothing will grow
What was the result of rachel book silent spring?
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Who is the author of the book 'Silent Spring'?
Rachel Carson
When Rachel Carson was an adult where did she live?
Silent Spring.
What was the purpose of kennedys flexible response defense policy?
To make sure the United States was ready to fight any battle
