The publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring focused the nation's attention on which of the following?

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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring focused on the environmental damage caused by toxic and hazardous wastes, particularly pesticides, and the impact on wildlife and human health. It played a significant role in launching the environmental movement that advocated for stricter regulations on the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture and industry. The book led to the ban of DDT, a pesticide that was causing significant harm to the environment and human health.

The Publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring Focused the Nation's