Rachel Carson: Silent Spring

Rachel Carson is a significant figure in heightening awareness about environmental health because she sparked ethical topics concerning the welfare of the environment that were not previously addressed. In the book, she discusses how economic gain should not be more important than sustaining and protecting the environment. Non-economic realities must be taken care of and issues that cannot be measured monetarily must also be dealt with. While reading Silent Spring, I gained a greater sense of understanding and gratitude towards nature. In order to ensure a quality of life for our future generations, we must take better care of our environment. Her book led to the ban of DDT as well as the Clean Water Act. She argues for limiting the use of pesticides and other dangerous chemicals and the proper disposal of such substances in the book. Her book led to public awareness of moral issues concerning the protection of nature and natural habitats.