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Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.

Diane Ackerman

Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.

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About Diane Ackerman

Diane Ackerman (born October 7, 1948) is an American poet, essayist, and naturalist known for her wide-ranging curiosity and poetic explorations of the natural world.