Rachel Carson's book silent spring played a big part in starting the environmental movement as the book gives many examples of chemical pesticides and insecticides harming both the environment and humans. #cumbriawildlifemedia 
The chemicals being used have a far-reaching effect meaning more wildlife is harmed than intended for pest control. Many farms were using these chemicals on their crop in hopes of stopping wildlife from feeding on them which would affect their livestock
Carson wrote about it's effects on both people exposed to them and the plants and Animals they are used on. She started a conversation among her readers that helped reduce the number of people using these chemicals on their farmland.
Many people will continue to use insecticides and pesticides but her book changed the way a lot of people view and use their farmland. it started conversations that have brought new ideas on how to help wildlife.
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