Along with these facts, she explains how in many occasions the pesticides have done more harm than good in eliminating the pests they were supposed to destroy. ... The US federal government responded quickly to Silent Spring. ... Argument Rachel Carson's central argument was based upon the fact that chemical pesticides were destroying the ecosystem. ... In fact, she was dying of cancer as she finished Silent Spring. ... She made a huge impact to our planet with the environmental movement. ...

• Word Count: 1478
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

Along with these facts, she explains how in many occasions the pesticides have done more harm than good in eliminating the pests they were supposed to destroy. ... The US federal government responded quickly to Silent Spring. ... Argument Rachel Carson's central argument was based upon the fact that chemical pesticides were destroying the ecosystem. ... In fact, she was dying of cancer as she finished Silent Spring. ... She made a huge impact to our planet with the environmental movement. ...

• Word Count: 1477
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography

In fact, it is a safe bet to say recycling dates back as far as supply and demand. ... What began as a singular ecological movement quickly became a social. ... It is a fact that toxic waste sites must go someplace but why does that place always coincide within close vicinity of low-income residences. ...

• Word Count: 2042
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School