What impact did Silent Spring have on U.S. pesticide policy?
Increased pesticide use
No change
Reversal in policy
Increased regulation
Answer
Silent Spring led to a reversal in national pesticide policy, resulting in a nationwide ban on DDT and other harmful pesticides. The book also inspired a grassroots environmental movement that contributed to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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