Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson was a pioneering marine biologist and conservationist whose book 'Silent Spring' is credited with advancing the global environmental movement. Published in 1962, the book highlighted the dangers of pesticide use and sparked widespread public concern for the environment, ultimately leading to changes in policies regarding chemical use and conservation.
Born on May 27, 1907 (118 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 22,233 | $48,000 | 38$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,641 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Totals | 2 | 30,519,317 | 24,874 | $60,800 | 54$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Venezuela:
Rachel Carson suggested that the sea is not only our physical origin but also our emotional one.
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North Macedonia:
Rachel Carson is credited with the birth of bioethics as a concern for nature and the environment.
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Ireland:
The author discusses how reading Rachel Carson’s book Silent Spring influenced her decision to stop using synthetic garden chemicals.
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Switzerland:
Rachel Carson's essay 'Silent Spring' led to the banning of the pesticide DDT and boosted the global environmental movement.
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Ireland:
Rachel Carson wrote 'Silent Spring' in 1962, highlighting the environmental disaster caused by pesticides.
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Italy:
Rachel Carson's book 'Silent Spring' significantly influenced Susanna Tamaro's views on environmental issues.
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Jamaica:
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring exposed the devastating effects of pesticides on ecosystems and human health.
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