The Consoling Powers of Nature

Baida Hercus, President, Free Tree Society

11-Nov-20 14:30

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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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