"Silent Spring" is a book written by Rachel Carson in 1962 that exposed the harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment and wildlife. It raised awareness about the need for environmental protection and sparked the modern environmental movement.
Pesticides: Chemical substances used to kill or control pests such as insects, weeds, or fungi.
Environmental Protection: Efforts and actions taken to conserve and protect natural resources and ecosystems.
Modern Environmental Movement: A social and political movement that emerged in the late 20th century advocating for environmental conservation and sustainability.
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