[WORLDKINGS] Journey to seek extraordinary record holders around the world (P.89) – Rachel Carson (USA): Nature writer, who work pointed out the dangers of chemical pesticides.

14-09-2020

(WorldKings.org) A marine biologist and nature writer, Rachel Carson catalyzed the global environmental movement with her 1962 book Silent Spring. Outlining the dangers of chemical pesticides, the book led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides and sparked the movement that ultimately led to the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).