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50 Years Later, Silent Spring Still Causing Controversy

50 years ago yesterday, Rachel Carson's seminal book Silent Spring was published. Wendy Kock examines how the book, which is credited with inspiring the modern environmental movement, is still sparking controversy to this day.

September 28, 2012 - USA Today

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