Rachel Carson's Impact on Environmental Policy Change Was Aided by Support

question 35

Multiple Choice

Rachel Carson's impact on environmental policy change was aided by support from

• A)the American Medical Association.
• B)the EPA.
• C)industries producing DDT.
• D)public opinion.

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