The Rachel Carson Prize
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Prize Committee of the Rachel Carson Prize
The Rachel Carson Prize was initiated in Stavanger, Norway in 1991 and is an environmental award in memory of Rachel Carson (1907-1964). The American marine biologist and author is considered the «mother» of the modern environmental movement, not least due to her history-making book «Silent Spring» from 1962. The prize is awarded every second year to a woman who has distinguished herself in outstanding work for the environment, in Norway or internationally. It consists of a sum of money – presently NOK 50 000 - and the statuette «Skarven» - «The Cormorant» - made by artist Irma Bruun Hodne (1919-2011).