Printemps silencieux
In 1962, Rachel Carson, a prominent scientist and naturalist, published "Silent Spring", chronicling the effects of DDT and other pesticides on the environment. A bestseller in many countries, including the US, and widely read around the world, "Silent Spring" is widely considered as being a key factor in the US government's 1972 banning of DDT. The book and its author are often credited with launching the worldwide environmental movement.