Green open spaces in neighborhoods give children a place to play, but these pockets of nature could do more than just give kids a place to explore. New research shows children living near green spaces have higher IQs than children living in less green areas. The study from … [Read more...] about Study: Access to green space helps boost a child’s IQ
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This guide will help you make your living space a greener place
Turning your home into a green oasis not only makes your living space more aesthetically-pleasing, but also brings subtle benefits to your mental health. The thing is, adding more greenery to your scenery isn’t as simple as buying a bunch of plants and scattering around your … [Read more...] about This guide will help you make your living space a greener place
Fewer biofuels, more green space: climate action researcher calls for urgent shift
Growing and harvesting bioenergy crops—corn for ethanol or trees to fuel power plants, for example—is a poor use of land, which is a precious resource in the fight against climate change, says a University of Michigan researcher. Untampered green areas like forests and grasslands … [Read more...] about Fewer biofuels, more green space: climate action researcher calls for urgent shift