S5·E11 Rachel Carson's Silent Spring
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 11
- Air Date
- February 15, 1993
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
She had been a biologist for the federal government when she first took note of the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides, especially DDT. Magazines refused to publish her articles because they were afraid of losing advertising. When Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 1963, she was viciously attacked, called "an ignorant and hysterical woman." But her warning sparked a revolution in environmental policy and created a new ecological consciousness.
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When did Season 5 Episode 11 of American Experience air?
Season 5, Episode 11 ('Rachel Carson's Silent Spring') originally aired on February 15, 1993.
How long is Season 5 Episode 11 ('Rachel Carson's Silent Spring')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 5 Episode 11?
She had been a biologist for the federal government when she first took note of the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides, especially DDT. Magazines refused to publish her articles because they were afraid of losing advertising. When Rachel Carson published Silent Spring in 196...
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