What year was Rachel Carson's Silent Spring published?
1962
1958
1965
1951
Answer
Silent Spring was published in 1962, and it played a pivotal role in raising awareness about the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides on the environment. The book led to significant changes in national pesticide policies and inspired the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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