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It was a book written by Rachal Carson, a marine biologist, and published in 1962. It was a fairly well documented book with overwhelming, and exagerated, social implications, designed to encourage the acceptance of the need for US federal environmental regulations. Primarily, the book sought to exposes the reckless use of the pesticide, DDT. The book, and the publics reaction to it, ultimately led to the banning of its use in the US.

The silent spring, of the title, was an animal metaphor used to predict a world without bird calls: a total die-off of birds. By extension, an undetermined, but detrimental, effect on all life, including human life, was predicted, if nothing were done to protect the deteriorating environment.

This book turned out to be the catalyst that, perhaps more than any other single factor, launched the modern environmental movements.

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Who discovered the risks of pesticide DDT?

Rachel Carson in her book Silent Spring


How did Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring alter the way people thought about and treated the Earth?

Carson's book, Silent Spring, introduced people to the idea that pesticides were having extremely negative effects on wildlife. Because of her book, the pesticide DDT was banned and the EPA was created. Senator Gaylord Nelson, from Wisconsin, promoted Earth Day.


Who was the Bioligest who wrote aboutthe dangers of dtt?

Rachel Carson, a biologist and author, wrote about the dangers of DDT in her book "Silent Spring," published in 1962. Carson's work was influential in raising awareness about the negative environmental impacts of DDT and played a key role in the development of modern environmental movement.


Why did the release of Silent Spring make chemical companies so angry?

The release of "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson in 1962 sparked outrage among chemical companies because it challenged the widespread use of pesticides, particularly DDT, by highlighting their harmful effects on the environment and human health. Carson's compelling arguments and thorough research raised public awareness and concern, leading to calls for regulation and reform. This threatened the profits and reputations of chemical manufacturers, prompting them to launch aggressive campaigns to discredit Carson and her findings. Ultimately, "Silent Spring" played a crucial role in the environmental movement and the eventual establishment of stricter pesticide regulations.


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