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Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources
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Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources

Will Biodiversity Actions Yield Healthy Places? - How Nature Can Make Urban Dwellers Healthier

Myla Aronson

Myla Aronson and colleagues are studying the interaction between humans and nature in urban landscapes. A study  has found "overwhelming" evidence that increasing biodiversity in cities – establishing parks, installing native plants and encouraging sustainable landscaping – can significantly improve human health.

See the full story in Rutgers Today