During the 1960s the public became more concerned about the environment. The concern at that time, was sparked, in part, by:

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"Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson was published in 1962 and brought attention to the harmful effects of pesticides, specifically DDT, on the environment and wildlife. This book is considered a catalyst for the environmental movement in the 1960s. While the other events listed were also significant environmental concerns, they occurred later in time (Chernobyl in 1986, Exxon Valdez in 1989) or were not as directly linked to the 1960s environmental movement (decline of elephant herds in Africa has been an ongoing issue).

During the 1960s the Public Became More Concerned About the Environment