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The Consoling Powers of Nature

Baida Hercus, President, Free Tree Society

11-Nov-20 14:30

The Consoling Powers of Nature

Covid-19 has left many of us feeling stressed out or anxious, and it's definitely taking a toll on our well-being. But research across the world is increasingly supporting the view that nature, plants and just a touch of greenery in our lives, can counter these negative emotions. As we stay home more during this CMCO, we explore whether nature and gardening does indeed have consoling powers.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Lim Sue Ann


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Categories:  Environment,  Science,  Politics,  Social Issues

Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  COVID-19,  Lockdown,  CMCO,  Gardening,  Nature,  Consoling Power,  Free Tree Society, 


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