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

This morning started out absolutely beautiful on my walk through the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Wells, Maine. And then… New England did what New England does best. Just 3½ hours later, snow squalls were whipping through Wells and Kennebunk with winds gusting in every direction. ❄️🌤️ #MaineLife #WellsMaine #KennebunkMaine #NatureLovers #NewEnglandWeather | markpizzaArt

For writer and scientist Rachel Carson, education came from books and birds. Writing and observing nature made a lifetime of learning. Carson, the author of "Silent Spring" died on April 14, 1964 in Silver Spring, Maryland. | American Experience | PBS