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“After Silence” – Neil Gaiman’s stunning poem paying tribute to Rachel Carson, who catalyzed the environmental movement, and her culture-shifting courage to speak inconvenient truth to power. Full poem, with a gorgeous reading by Amanda Palmer, here.
Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson, who catalyzed the modern environmental movement, on writing and the loneliness of the creative life.

Marine biologist and writer Rachel Carson, who catalyzed the modern environmental movement, on writing and the loneliness of the creative life

Magnificent advice on writing and the loneliness of creative work from the woman who catalyzed the modern environmental movement.

Magnificent advice on writing and the loneliness of creative work from the woman who catalyzed the modern environmental movement. 

It is, in the deepest sense, a privilege as well as a duty to have the opportunity to speak out — to many thousands of people — on something so important.
How Rachel Carson, born 110 years ago today, spoke inconvenient truth to power and catalyzed the modern environmental movement – we owe this incredible woman so much.
The real wealth of the Nation lies in the resources of the earth — soil, water, forests, minerals, and wildlife… Their administration is not properly, and cannot be, a matter of politics.
Happy Earth Day! In 1953, biologist Rachel Carson wrote this prescient letter protesting the government’s assault on science and nature. Carson catalyzed the environmental movement with her 1962 book Silent Spring, which inspired the first Earth Day. 
An extraordinary 1953 letter of resistance by biologist, writer, and environmental science patron saint Rachel Carson, which could’ve been written today.

An extraordinary 1953 letter of resistance by biologist, writer, and environmental science patron saint Rachel Carson, which could’ve been written today.

Rachel Carson, the writing of Silent Spring, and the culture-shifting courage of speaking inconvenient truth to power – the story of the extraordinary woman who catalyzed the modern environmental consciousness and whose hard-won legacy is now being...

Rachel Carson, the writing of Silent Spring, and the culture-shifting courage of speaking inconvenient truth to power – the story of the extraordinary woman who catalyzed the modern environmental consciousness and whose hard-won legacy is now being threatened anew by vile political and corporate forces. 

Pioneering environmental scientist and writer Rachel Carson’s almost unbearably touching correspondence with and farewell to her dearest friend and beloved, Dorothy Freeman.

Pioneering environmental scientist and writer Rachel Carson’s almost unbearably touching correspondence with and farewell to her dearest friend and beloved, Dorothy Freeman. 

If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder … he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.
If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow.
“ Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and...

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.

Reconstructionist Rachel Carson pioneered the modern environmental movement.

On Earth Day, Open Road Media honors conservationist Rachel Carson, who awakened the American public to environmental awareness.