Gordon Hempton, an acoustic ecologist, dedicates his life to preserving natural soundscapes, traveling the globe to capture fading natural sounds that are essential to understanding environmental health. His work illustrates the importance of quiet spaces, asserting that noise pollution prevents us from experiencing these critical sounds. Over decades, he has earned accolades for his recordings, which vividly convey the beauty and significance of nature's acoustics. Hempton emphasizes that by listening to the natural world, we encounter a wealth of unedited information that contributes to a deeper appreciation of our environment.
"Quiet places are some of the most informative places on the planet. It's the noisiest places that are some of the least informative."
"The Earth is a solar-powered jukebox. As soon as you start listening and realize how much information is coming to you, directly, unedited...you realize how magical it is."
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