This article discusses the shift in perception regarding polluted water. When did perceptions of polluted water change, when was it no longer considered a part of everyday life? And what caused the tide to turn?
An advertising campaign by Vickers and Benson helped the Canadian environmental organization Pollution Probe brand itself during the early years of its existence.
These essays showcase examples from Canada and Western Europe, offering insights into how different forms of environmental knowledge and environmental politics come to be seen as legitimate or illegitimate.
Akrish Adhikari argues that Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring sparked a lasting global environmental movement, continuing to inspire organizations like the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and shape modern ecological advocacy.
Nancy Langston reinterprets Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring to argue that ecological and human health are inseparable, urging renewed responsibility toward chemical safety and environmental stewardship.
Taking a closer look at the history of eco-images and their influence in current debates, this issue of RCC Perspectives analyzes the role of visual material in shaping environmental discourses.
