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- Standard Oil Company DDT Can, 1950-1960 -
- 1950-1960
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Standard Oil Company DDT Can, 1950-1960
- Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963 - Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, <em>Silent Spring</em>, helped spark the 1960s environmental movement. Carson stressed the detrimental effects of pesticide use, including DDT, on natural ecosystems and human health. Her testimony before the U.S. Congress and other evidence led to national legislation to mitigate environmental damage including the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and banning DDT (1972).
- June 04, 1963
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Rachel Carson Testifying before a Senate Government Operations Subcommittee, June 1963
Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, helped spark the 1960s environmental movement. Carson stressed the detrimental effects of pesticide use, including DDT, on natural ecosystems and human health. Her testimony before the U.S. Congress and other evidence led to national legislation to mitigate environmental damage including the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and banning DDT (1972).
- Rachel Carson in Washington, D.C., Fighting against Pesticide Pollution, April 1964 - Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, <em>Silent Spring</em>, helped spark the 1960s environmental movement. Carson stressed the detrimental effects of pesticide use, including DDT, on natural ecosystems and human health. Her testimony before the U.S. Congress and other evidence led to national legislation to mitigate environmental damage including the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and banning DDT (1972).
- April 14, 1964
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Rachel Carson in Washington, D.C., Fighting against Pesticide Pollution, April 1964
Marine biologist Rachel Carson's book, Silent Spring, helped spark the 1960s environmental movement. Carson stressed the detrimental effects of pesticide use, including DDT, on natural ecosystems and human health. Her testimony before the U.S. Congress and other evidence led to national legislation to mitigate environmental damage including the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and banning DDT (1972).
- Book, "Silent Spring," 1962 - <em>Silent Spring</em>, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
- 1962
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Book, "Silent Spring," 1962
Silent Spring, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
- Book, "How to Control Pests Around the Farm and House," 1950 - After World War II, American farmers began to use synthetic chemicals for the control of pests and weeds. This book is an example of the literature developed by various agencies to educate farmers to use these chemicals correctly. It includes directions for use of chemicals to treat plants and animals and serves as a promotional piece for the co-op's stores.
- 1950
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Book, "How to Control Pests Around the Farm and House," 1950
After World War II, American farmers began to use synthetic chemicals for the control of pests and weeds. This book is an example of the literature developed by various agencies to educate farmers to use these chemicals correctly. It includes directions for use of chemicals to treat plants and animals and serves as a promotional piece for the co-op's stores.
- Insecticide Hand Sprayer, 1927-1957 -
- 1927-1957
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Insecticide Hand Sprayer, 1927-1957
- Farm Sprayer, June 5, 1925 -
- June 05, 1925
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Farm Sprayer, June 5, 1925
- Silent Spring, 1962 - <em>Silent Spring</em>, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
- 1962
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Silent Spring, 1962
Silent Spring, by marine biologist Rachel Carson, sparked the environmental movements of the 1960s. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. The book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
- Farm Sprayer, June 5, 1925 -
- June 05, 1925
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Farm Sprayer, June 5, 1925
- Rachel Carson Holding a Copy of Her Book, "Silent Spring," June 1963 - Marine biologist Rachel Carson helped spark the environmental movements of the 1960s with her book <em>Silent Spring</em>. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. Her book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.
- June 01, 1963
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Rachel Carson Holding a Copy of Her Book, "Silent Spring," June 1963
Marine biologist Rachel Carson helped spark the environmental movements of the 1960s with her book Silent Spring. It described how widespread pesticide use, in particular DDT, was harming and killing birds and other animals as well as threatening the health of humans. Her book helped the general population understand the interconnected nature of ecosystems and how localized polluting affects larger natural systems.