How Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring' is still teaching environmentalists in 2026
It's been more than 60 years since environmentalist Rachel Carson's book, "Silent Spring," challenged the widespread use of synthetic pesticides like DDT and helped launch the modern environmental movement.
This hour, we learn about Carson's life, work and her enduring legacy through a new exhibit at Yale's Beinecke Library.
We'll also examine a current environmental challenge: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. This a class of man-made chemicals can be found in drinking water systems across Connecticut and the country. We'll explore the health concerns surrounding PFAS…
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