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Romashka [77]
3 years ago
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What book brought the public's attention to damage caused by pollution in the early 1960s? A. Catcher in the Rye B. Silent Sprin

g C. Unsafe at any Speed D. The Jungle
History
2 answers:
olchik [2.2K]3 years ago
8 0

The correct answer is B) Silent Spring .

Silent Spring was a book written by Rachel Carson regarding the dangers of chemicals (specifically pesticides). This includes the detrimental effects these chemicals have on the environment and the negative health effects they can have on humans. For example, DDT was a substance discussed often by Carson. DDT was found to have links to the development of cancer.

Carson argued that chemical companies tried to hide/misinform the public about chemicals and what damage they can cause.

Debora [2.8K]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Option B.

Explanation:

Silent Spring, is the right answer.

Published on 27th September 1962, Silent Spring is a book written by Rachel Carson on environmental science. This is a book that records the adverse effect on the environment caused by the unlimited use of pesticides. Rachel Carson attacks the chemical industry for disseminating wrong information, and public administrators of receiving the industry's selling claim unquestioningly.

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