Silent Spring

Q. Why Rachel Carson is considered to be such a significant figure in heightening public awareness about environmental health?

A. Rachel Carson is such a significant figure because she made a bold statement about environmental health standards at a time where it was not popular or truly considered important. She is influential in the environmental movement because of her approach.  Her book and evaluation of the environmental crisis forced the government officials to regulate the chemical exposures to the environment. She open public and political debate whether pesticides and DDT where harming the environment and causing adverse effects to mankind. She did not shy away from illustrating the threat of DDT such as contamination of food, carcinogenic matter, genetic altering agents and extension of species. She also brought up the importance of conservation of wilderness and respecting the nature natural order.  Overall, Carson impact forces chemical industries to take responsibility for their environment output, band DDT use, birth environmentalism and raise awareness for similar issues alike.