Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 1952. In it, she challenged the practices of farmers and government. She was attacked by the chemical industry and by some in the government as an alarmist, but her work continues to inspire environmentalists.
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Adele Glimm writes fiction and articles as well as biographies. She lives in New York City.
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