The Price Of Progress

The Price Of Progress

September 19, 2007 5:46 PM

In her book "Silent Spring," Rachel Carson wanted to make Americans aware that pesticides were endangering the environment and destroying wildlife. Thalia Assuras reports on her legacy.

The Legacy Of "Silent Spring"
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