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Sounds of Nature are Fading

Jan 31, 2022 07:30AM

A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations.

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Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

Oct 29, 2021 06:30AM

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers.

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Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

Sep 30, 2021 06:30AM

Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities.

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Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees.

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Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies

Aug 31, 2021 06:30AM

An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver.

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Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion

Jun 30, 2021 06:30AM

The unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers into thinking that an abundance of these areas currently remains.

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Aerial shot of Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, Texas
World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

Apr 30, 2021 06:30AM

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S.

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Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies.

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Family Time in the Woods

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Prominent nature writer Richard Louv offers ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world.

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Nature writer Sheryl DeVore
Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

Mar 31, 2021 06:30AM ● By Randy Kambic

Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it.

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Earth in Natural Greenery
Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land.

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Nature Needs More Space

Jul 31, 2020 06:30AM

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment.

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Nature Outdoors Cognitive
Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance

Jun 30, 2020 06:30AM

Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.

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City Green Space Crime
Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime

May 29, 2020 06:30AM

Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier.

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Wild Things: Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks

Apr 30, 2020 06:30AM

A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health.

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