Marine biologist Rachel Carson's research on the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides and herbicides was fairly controversial in the 1960s. However, her 1962 book Silent Spring was instrumental in the establishment of what federal agency?

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Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" raised public awareness about environmental issues and led to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 to regulate and ensure environmental protection.

Marine Biologist Rachel Carson's Research on the Harmful Effects of Synthetic