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

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 → https://to.pbs.org/2H93CwC | American Experience | PBS

Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" was published on September 27, 1962. The groundbreaking book proved a key motivator in the nationwide ban of DDT, a popular but hazardous insecticide. | American Experience | PBS

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring put a spot light on the damage caused by the widespread spraying of DDT. Now we are facing a similar situation with neonics, which are the most enviornmentally damaging pesticide since DDT. Neonics are killing our birds, bees, and pollinators at an alarming rate. Governor Kathy Hochul, don't let history repeat itself! We need you to stand up to the pesticide and chemical industry and sign the Birds and Bees Protection Act! | Citizens Campaign for the Environment