|
|
|
|
Rachel Carson
|
|
Bev York & Rachel's Environmental Cause |
||
|
In this age of engineered toxins and
climate change denial, Bev York has decided
it is vitally important to tell the history of
Rachel's quarrel with the
manufacturers of
toxic chemicals and today's urgent campaign
against worldwide pollution.
Her program can be tailored for any age or audience. |
|
|
Quiet Scientist turned
Icon of Climate Activists |
(bio & photos sourced from wikipedia.com) | |
|
An avid writer from an early age,
Carson almost gave up her career as a
marine
biologist to support her family
during the Depression. The popularity
of her radio scripts and magazine articles,
along with
a full time position with the
US Fish and Wildlife Services allowed her
enough income to continue her scientific research.
Her books would put her on the world stage as a pionering advocate for smart and ethical science in the Atomic Age. |
|
Rachel Carson & The Environmental Movement |
|
Carson's 1962 book, "Silent Spring,"
outlined
the death of life on Earth as we know it
due to the indiscriminate use of
pesticides.
But, are we willing to listen to her lesson?
|
|
The publishing of "Silent Spring" gave birth to the environmental movement
and it caused the Environmental Protection Agency to be established.
Deadly DDT pesticide was outlawed in the US.
|
|
We need to broadcast Rachel's message again for new generations.
As toxins seep into every aspect of our lives, and extinction of wildlife
and forests becomes normal, we need to heed Carson's words more than ever.
|
|
