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“I'm in love with Earth. I truly am. And so listening is not work, to work toward a better future. It's joy. To not be able to work toward a better future would be work. That would be tough.”

Quote by Gordon Hempton

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Gordon Hempton is a renowned author whose works focus on natural sounds and environmental protection. His writings delve into the relationship between humans and nature, emphasizing the importance of natural sounds to human spirit. more

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