Rachel Carson was born on May 27th, 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. She is most known for her work as a writer, scientist, and ecologist. Carson studied marine biology at what is now known as Chatham College and eventually received her MA in Zoology from Johns Hopkins University in 1932. Carson worked for the U.S. Bureau of fisheries as a scientist and editor and eventually became editor and chief of all publications for the U.S. fish and wildlife services. With titles such as The Sea Around Us and The Edge of the Sea, her worked taught people to appreciate the wonder and majestic scenery of our natural world. It also served to educate readers about the power they had to change the natural world, for good or bad. Her most famous text was undoubtedly Silent Spring. Written in response to the misuse of pesticides, Carson challenged the agricultural science and farming methods that were commonplace in her day and age. Despite being attacked by many, Carson reminded readers that humans are vulnerable to ecosystem change and often times responsible for negative environmental consequences. Rachel Carson will forever live on as a true environmental hall of famer. Her contributions led to increased government regulations and changed our world for the better.

The future often times brings a since of uncertainty and uneasiness to many on our planet. Poverty, famine, and war have done their best to bring fear in the hearts of global citizens. During our time in class we have highlighted the factors that constitute and contribute to a sustainable future. These factors can be implemented and executed in one of two different types of economic systems. Marxist-Communism is a classless and moneyless social order built upon common ownership to the means of production. In terms of sustainability, the state would decide how to handle various environmental issues. Capitalism is a social and economic system based on individual rights and the free market. As we know, future generations will need food, water, access to adequate housing, and an ability to compete in an ever changing economy. Pollution must also be limited for these things to be accomplished. In my opinion, capitalism provides better methods to achieve future sustainability. Capitalism creates an environment in which new ideas can be developed and shared. Innovations and changes, such as the development of solar and wind energy, can be fostered and funded in capitalistic economies. One demands for environmentally friendly products go up, manufactures will compete in order to meet our needs more efficiently and timely than ever imaginable in a communist economic system.  Technological advancements and development thrive in capitalistic economies. We should devote our resources and funds into supporting Eco-friendly products and forms of energy. When citizens buy into the system, there is no telling the amount of good that could come from an environmentally conscious capitalistic economy.