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Silent Spring's Impact on Environmental Movement
The publication of Rachel Carson’s 'Silent Spring' in 1962 marked a pivotal moment for the modern environmental movement, highlighting the dangers of industrial and agricultural pollution. The book remains influential today.
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New Scientist
Rachel Carson’s look at the dire effects of industrial and agricultural pollution birthed the modern environmental movement when it was first published – and remains as crucial a read today, finds Rowan Hooper
2026-06-04 12:00 UTC