Rachel Carson
50 years after the publication of SILENT SPRING
Exploring the Legacy
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More about Rachel Carson
May 27, 2007 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rachel Carson, one of the world’s foremost leaders in conservation. Her work as an educator, scientist and writer revolutionized America’s interest in environmental issues. Whether it was her passion for the oceans and coasts, her inspiration as one of the first female scientists and government leaders, or her overall footprint on the history of conservation, her legacy is certainly one to be honored and celebrated (bio from: http://www.fws.gov/rachelcarson/)
Visit these websites for more on Rachel Carson & Silent Spring
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09212007/watch.html
http://www.chatham.edu/rachelcarson/rachelcarson.cfm
http://www.fws.gov/rachelcarson/
http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-3445_162-2714532.html
“If the Bill of Rights contains no guarantee that a citizen shall be secure against the lethal poisons distributed either by private individuals or by public officials, it is surely only because our forefathers, despite their considerable wisdom and foresight, could conceive of no such problem” (Silent Spring pg 12)
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