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English doctors issue 'nature prescriptions' telling patients to spend time outdoors

Prescriptions are free and include a range of accessible, self-led activities

Wales Online · Jan 4, 2023

William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life

Musical performances usually happen in concert halls or clubs, but famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma is exploring a new venue: U.S. national parks. In a project called Our Common Nature, Ma is performing in settings such as the Great Smoky Mountains and the Grand Canyon. By making music and bringing people…

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2023

‘Nature prescriptions’ to be used in bid to improve wellbeing of patients

The prescriptions are free and include a range of accessible, self-led activities.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2023

Eelgrass: the endangered marine plant vital to keeping climate stable

Efforts under way to restore seagrass meadows capable of capturing more carbon than rainforests

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Country diary: A tiny wonder in our midst

Bridport, Dorset: Instinct told me to swipe away the sticky, mystery object on my hand. I would have missed a slippery moss snail

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2023

Extinction Rebellion says members won't be gluing themselves to public places in 2023

The group says it is its 'new year's resolution'

Bristol Post · Jan 3, 2023

Thor the walrus 'could pop up' in Scotland soon, expert says

THOR, the walrus who has been delighting thousands with his appearances along the UK’s coastline, could soon “pop up” in Scotland, an expert…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

In defence of rodents – why healthy ecosystems need them

You might think you have the measure of the rodent family. Perhaps just the word “rodent” conjures images of invasive rats, those urban denizens accused of spreading pathogens and parasites, chewing through wires and spoiling food.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2023

'Thor' the walrus is 'healthy' ahead of his journey from Blyth to Norway

Those who have been monitoring 'Thor' believe he is heading back to Norway and has stopped in Blyth to rest before continuing his journey

Chronicle Live · Jan 3, 2023

DNA in the water shows South African scientists where to find a rare pipefish

Keeping track of the world’s wildlife populations is fundamental to conservation efforts in the face of the continued deterioration of global biodiversity.

The Conversation · Jan 3, 2023