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Rachel Carson wrote "THE SILENT SPRING" n 1962. What was it about? Use of DDT to kill mosquitos also killed birds. The result of the book?.

I believe the use of DDT was banned. Also preservation of nature movements began. Groups were formed.
The book was a catalyst that triggered awareness of the results and consequences of our actions.

A GOOD THING.

Posted - July 14, 2021

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  • 10664
    DDT was banned in 1972
      July 14, 2021 10:51 AM MDT
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  • 113301
    Clearly as usual the "vested interests" stopped it from happening immediately Shuhak. YOU KNOW THAT. DID YOU REALLY EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN in 1962? Thank you for your reply! I wish it were swift and sooner but well you know how homo saps HATE anything that cuts into their moneyhungreygrubbygreedy. :(
      July 14, 2021 11:40 AM MDT
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