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Which historical event is often considered a turning point in the environmental movement?
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The publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring
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Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring, published in 1962, raised public awareness about the dangers of pesticides and other pollutants to the environment and human health. It is widely credited with helping to launch the modern environmental movement.