More Trees Mean Better Health Outcomes, According to New Research
New Australian research finds that, when a neighborhood's green space leads to better health outcomes, it's the canopy of trees that provides most of the benefits.
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New Research Links Green Spaces to Lower Medicare Spending
A new study finds that counties with more forest and shrub land spend less per person on Medicare than those dominated by agriculture or urban vegetation.
Why Detroit's Plan to Reforest Its Streets Ran Into Roadblocks
Many citizens pushed back against a government-backed urban greening program due to an abiding mistrust of the city and its officials.
The Nature of Crime and Community
New research links contact with nature to community cohesion and a reduced crime rate.
Green Spaces Linked to Kids' Cognitive Development
New Spanish research finds young brains develop faster if kids have more exposure to the natural world.
In the Picture: Basketball, Teen Dreams, and Health Benefits of Green
In every issue, we fix our gaze on an everyday photograph and chase down facts about details in the frame.