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or negative messages about people of oppressed groups

wild and exotic animals

and economic crises like the mortgage meltdown of 2008

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and vaccines in breastfeeding mothers

Collisions of Earth and Sky Karen Vintges or negative messages about peopleResearch indicates that spending time in a natural setting provides a plethora of benefits, from lower blood pressure to increased immunity to an enhanced sense of well being and happiness. People who appreciate nature tend to experience more moments of joy and are more innovative. Being connected to nature helps us be more fully human and better planetary citizens. But the pace of our lives often leaves little room for connecting with nature, and our