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Carson's book exposed the dangers of widespread pesticide use like DDT, and its detrimental effects on wildlife and human health. Her thorough research and convincing narrative gathered public awareness and concern about environmental issues and harm.
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Following the public outcry sparked by Silent Spring, President John F. Kennedy ordered a federal investigation into pesticide use. The resulting report validated Carson's concerns, leading to increased regulatory scrutiny of chemical pesticides.
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Rachel Carson passed away from breast cancer, but her work continued inspire people to try and help the environment.
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The Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire due to the accumulation of oil and industrial waste, drawing national attention to the severe pollution of American waterways and prompting calls for environmental protection.
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On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated and Silent Spring helped contribute to the invention of Earth Day.
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The EPA banned DDT after years of people speaking out after reading a silent spring.
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The first major international environmental conference emphasized global cooperation on environmental issues.
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Helped to protect threatened and endangered species that faced harm from things like pesticides.
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The U.S. government began cleaning up hazardous waste locations which helped the environment and got rid of some pollution.
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A treaty to get rid of chemicals that are harmful to the ozone layer.
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A global meeting on climate change and biodiversity. Source: Earth Summit
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A documentary is made by Al Gore about global warming and its consequences.
Source: inconvenient truth by Al Gore