Influential Environmental Author of the 1960s

In the aftermath of World War II and during the rise of the environmental movement in the United States, several key events and publications played pivotal roles in shaping public awareness and policy regarding environmental issues. One of the milestones was the publication of a book in 1962 that warned about the dangers of pesticide use and its effects on the environment. This sparked a wider conversation about environmental justice and conservation, influencing legislation in the years that followed.

Which of the following authors is credited with this influential work that catalyzed the modern environmental movement?