Which book is considered the catalyst of the modern environmental movement? Rachel Carson’s is considered the catalyst of the modern environmental movement.

Rachel Carson's Silent spring

Explanation:

Silent Spring is a science fiction book written by Rachel Carson. This book documents the ill effects of indiscriminate use of pesticides on the environment. Rachel Carson accused the chemical companies of sending false information, and that workers accepted the industry's marketing claims without question. The information in the book led to a general ban on DDT (pesticides) for agricultural use and also established the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Reduction in overall biodiversity