Health
Organic is only one ingredient in recipe for susta..
Many people choose organic thinking it’s better for humans and the planet, but a new UBC study published in Science Advances finds that might not always be the case.
“Organic is often proposed a holy grail solution to current environmental… read more
Environmentally friendly, soy air filter
Washington State University researchers have developed a soy-based air filter that can capture toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, that current air filters can’t.
Hazardous gases escape most filters
Poor air quality causes health problems worldwide and is… read more
House plants can improve indoor air
Selecting the right house plant could improve indoor air
Indoor air pollution is an important environmental threat to human health, leading to symptoms of ‘sick building syndrome’. But researchers report that surrounding oneself with certain house plants could combat the… read more
Nature is better for children
More and more children today have less and less contact with the natural world. And this is having a huge impact on their health and development.
Nature nurtures the mind
Free and unstructured play in the outdoors boosts problem-solving skills,… read more
Case: When did you play outside last time?
Maybe you spend much time outside everyday, but probably you are spending more hours in front of your screen nowadays. It has been shown that the average American child spends 4 to 7 minutes a day in unstructured play outdoors,… read more
