Which environmental agency was inspired by Rachel Carson's work?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Park Service
Answer
Rachel Carson's work, particularly her book Silent Spring, inspired the creation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA was established to protect human health and the environment by enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress.
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