Rachel Carson

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1. Rachel Louise Carson (1907-1964) was an American marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book “Silent Spring” is credited with advancing the global environmental movement.

  1. Born in Springdale, Pennsylvania, she earned a scholarship to pursue her love for writing and biology at Pennsylvania College for Women (now Chatham University), graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1925.

  2. Carson worked as a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1936 to 1952, and later as a science writer for the Bureau of Fisheries (USFWS).

  3. “Silent Spring,” published in 1962, was a groundbreaking book that exposed the harmful effects of pesticides, particularly DDT, on the environment. It’s considered one of the most influential books of the 20th century and is often credited with helping to establish the modern environmental movement.

  4. Despite being diagnosed with breast cancer in 1960 (which she kept private during her later activism), Carson continued her work until her death at age 56. Her legacy lives on through various awards, such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously awarded to her in 1980.

  5. Rachel Carson’s birthday (May 27) is recognized as “Earth Day” in some places due to her significant contributions to environmental awareness and conservation.

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