
Rachel Carson, la mère de l'écologie

Rachel Carson, la mère de l'écologie
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In 1962, Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring opened America's eyes to the dangers of pesticides and man's place in nature. This episode of the "Before/After" series dives into the genesis of a poetic and powerful text, which inspired modern environmentalist thought.
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2022-02-02
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