When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature. A walk in a park. Sitting by the ocean. Watching a ...

We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with nature, ranging from stress ...

Researchers at Oxford University join the United Nations Development Programme to propose an optimistic, practical approach to inspire stronger action on nature. Oxford, 25 June 2025 — As the world ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Lucía Torres is the video managing editor at Mongabay and leads efforts to tell environmental stories through people-centered video journalism.

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