Environmentalism stemming from the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring differed from earlier North American conservation perspectives by
A) Focusing on human population growth
B) Placing more emphasis on pollution problems
C) Emphasizing international problems
D) Encouraging energy efficiency
E) Emphasizing the value of natural resources

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Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" is renowned for shifting the environmental movement's focus towards the dangers of pollution, especially pesticides, to the environment and human health, marking a departure from earlier conservation efforts that were more centered on the preservation of wilderness and natural resources.

Environmentalism Stemming from the Publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring