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QUOTE: Rachel Carson

“In nature nothing exists alone."

Rachel Carson (1907 – 1964), Marine Biologist and Conservationist whose book Silent Spring and other writings are credited with advancing the global environmental movement
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  1. 1011April 9, 2024 at 10:45 PM

    In tribute to Rachel Carson, drawings entitled "La robe de Médée", presented at the Natural History Museum of Geneva: https://1011-art.blogspot.com/p/la-robe-de-medee.html

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