Spending Time in Nature Produces Better Behaved Students
New research finds third-graders are more attentive after experiencing a class taught on the lawn.
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Public Lands in Populist Times: An Interview With Raúl Grijalva
Representative Raúl Grijalva of Arizona is staunchly progressive and deeply committed to protecting public lands.
To Make This Land Home Again
After a catastrophic wildfire, what happens to seven million burned trees? And what happens to the people who lived on that land?
If Trees Die in the U.S., Do South America and Siberia Feel It?
Oddly, yes, according to a new study that highlights the complex effects regional forest die-offs have on the…
Streetlights Make Summer Come Early — and That’s Not a Good Thing
A study shows trees start budding up to a week early in the most brightly lit areas of…
Teenagers Surrounded by Green Are Less Aggressive
New research finds yet another benefit to living in close contact with the natural environment. By Tom Jacobs…
Green Environments Linked to Longer Lives
A large study of American women found lower mortality rates among those whose homes are surrounded by vegetation.…
What If the Causes of Violent Crime Are Blowing in the Wind?
Serious crimes are more likely to occur in neighborhoods downwind of air pollution, according to a new study.
The Nature of Crime and Community
New research links contact with nature to community cohesion and a reduced crime rate.
Exposure to Nature Promotes Cooperation
The power of Mother Earth is so strong that even distressing nature scenes can have a positive effect.