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. | American Experience | PBS

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

Meet Rachel Carson! The scientist, author, and activist whose book "Silent Spring" launched the modern environmentalist movement. 🌎🦅 Learn about her tireless dedication that led to the founding of the EPA, the passing of landmark legislation, and a more holistic understanding of humanity’s place on our planet in our Featured Movie: https://brnpop.co/2OOlFPd #WomensHistoryMonth #WorldWaterDay | BrainPOP

Writer and scientist Rachel Carson was born on May 27, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Learn more about her life and work in our documentary RACHEL CARSON, returning to PBS May 28 at 8/7c → https://to.pbs.org/2WlGnb4 | American Experience | PBS