What was the main focus of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring?
Synthetic Pesticides
Ocean Conservation
Climate Change
Deforestation
Answer
Silent Spring focused on the problems caused by synthetic pesticides, particularly their harmful effects on the environment. The book played a crucial role in raising awareness about these issues and led to significant changes in national pesticide policies.
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