When Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was published in 1962, the book became a phenomenon. A passionate and eloquent warning about the long-term dangers of pesticides, the book unleashed an extraordinary national debate. Preview RACHEL CARSON, then tune it to watch it on air, online, or on the PBS Video App on May 28 at 8/7c → https://to.pbs.org/2HteZzs | American Experience | PBS

With "Silent Spring," Rachel Carson offered a warning about the long-term dangers of pesticides and unleashed an extraordinary national debate. RACHEL CARSON returns to PBS on May 28 at 8/7c → https://to.pbs.org/2H93CwC | American Experience | PBS

Writer and scientist Rachel Carson, whose book "Silent Spring" launched a national environmental debate, was born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. | American Experience | PBS

Meet Rachel Carson! The scientist, author, and activist whose book "Silent Spring" launched the modern environmentalist movement. 🌎🦅 Learn about her tireless dedication that led to the founding of the EPA, the passing of landmark legislation, and a more holistic understanding of humanity’s place on our planet in our Featured Movie: https://brnpop.co/2OOlFPd #WomensHistoryMonth #WorldWaterDay | BrainPOP

Kennt ihr die Mutter der Ökologie, Rachel Carson? Die Meeresbiologin brachte 1962 ihren Bestseller "Der stumme Frühling" heraus und wurde damit zur Schrittmacherin der amerikanischen und weltweiten Umweltbewegung. 🌳 In unserem Dokumentarfilm erzählen wir ihre beeindruckende Geschichte: https://so.arte/Rachel-Carson | Arte

For writer and scientist Rachel Carson, education came from books and birds. Writing and observing nature made a lifetime of learning. Carson, the author of "Silent Spring" died on April 14, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland. | American Experience | PBS