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11 Sep THE DISAPPEARING HOUSE SPARROW AND FLUORIDES.

'Silent Spring' is an environmental science book written by Rachel Carson and published in 1962. The book documented the detrimental effects on the environment particularly on birds— of the indiscriminate use of pesticides. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation and public officials of accepting industry claims unquestioningly. The book sparked major controversy, selling 65,000 copies in less than two weeks. Every newspaper in...

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