Rachel Carson
Definition
Rachel Carson was an American marine biologist and conservationist whose book "Silent Spring" played a pivotal role in advancing the global environmental movement.
Analogy
Think of Rachel Carson as the J.K. Rowling of environmental science. Just like how Rowling's Harry Potter series sparked a love for reading among millions, Carson's Silent Spring ignited public interest in environmental issues and conservation.
Related terms
Marine Biology: The scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water.
Conservationism: A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Environmental Movement: A social and political movement for the protection of environment against degradation and pollution.
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