What event prompted Rachel Carson to investigate the effects of DDT?
TED-Ed: How one scientist took on the chemical industry

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What were the main findings of Rachel Carson in her book Silent Spring?
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How did the public and authorities react to the publication of Silent Spring?
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What challenges did Rachel Carson face in her career and personal life?
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What was the significance of DDT during and after World War II according to Carson's findings?
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What legacy did Rachel Carson leave behind after her death?
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In what ways did Silent Spring influence environmental policy in the United States?
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