Silent Spring, written by Rachel Carson, an American popular science writer, is regarded as the first work of modern environmental protection movement in the West. Taking DDT as the main case, this book draws the conclusion that chemicals are seriously harmful to human health and the earth's environment. The publication of this book has triggered a national debate in western countries.
The use of alternatives to DDT in developed countries is also harmful to the environment does not undermine Rachel Carson's conclusion if the statements are true.