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

Rachel Carson and her book Silent Spring were pivotal in prompting further research and shifting public opinion on DDT. This is also a powerful example of how public pressure led to policy change to protect nature. #eagles #conservation #nature #birds | Flora and Frost

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