The harmful effects of pesticide use on the environment, and the need for greater awareness and action to protect natural ecosystems.
"Silent Spring" is a groundbreaking work that exposed the dangers of pesticide use and its impact on the environment. Rachel Carson's research showed how pesticides were causing harm to wildlife, including birds and other animals, and highlighted the need for greater awareness and action to protect natural ecosystems. The book sparked a national conversation about environmental issues and led to the formation of the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States.
Title: Silent Spring
Author: Rachel Carson
Publishing Year: 2007
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Length in Hours: 10 hours and 36 minutes