Documentary Night: Rachel Carson
Silent Spring
Late in the 1950s, Carson turned her attention to conservation, especially some problems she believed were caused by synthetic pesticides. The result was the book Silent Spring (1962), which brought environmental concerns to an unprecedented attention of the American people. Although Silent Spring was met with fierce opposition by chemical companies, it spurred a reversal in national pesticide policy, which led to a nationwide ban on DDT and other pesticides. It also inspired a grassroots environmental movement that led to the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Carson was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter. This documentary is all about how that book came about and her life story
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- Date: 27 May 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC to 11:29 PM UTC
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- Starts 05 April 2025 09:36 PM UTC
- Ends 27 May 2025 04:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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SIlent Spring: Rachel Carson
Biography:
Rachel Louise Carson (May 27, 1907 – April 14, 1964) was an American marine biologist, writer, and conservationist whose Sea Trilogy (1941–1955) and book Silent Spring (1962) are credited with advancing marine conservation and the global environmental movement.
Address:United States
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1800 Hours - START of Documentary
1930 Hours - END of Documentary
1931 Hours - Start of Group Discussions, Thoughts, etc
ALL times are in EDT/EST format
An IEEE Southeastern Michigan Section event. All are welcome. Consider becoming an IEEE member if such similar events are of professional/academic interest to you. Also if you have a documentary topic or person in mind - which should be shared - do let the organizers know.
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