TGM #143: Ecotherapy (June 26, 2009)
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- Jordan speaks with Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist, editors of the book, Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. The editors discuss their book, which focuses on the human relationship with nature and implications for mental health. Linda and Craig describe research suggesting that connecting with nature isn’t just about the fresh air: exposure to natural spaces may yield objective mental health benefits, too.
- Nicola Ross, the executive editor of Alternatives Journal, speaks with host Jordan Poppenk about the economy, a loss of public interest in environmental issues, and parallels between this trend and a similar loss of environmental public interest in the 1990’s (originally aired on October 24, 2008).
Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist: EcoTherapy
Shifting public priorities
Headlines:
- Health Canada announces tougher regulations for children’s soft vinyl products
- Saskatchewan announces intentions to pursue nuclear isotope generation
- Federal funding for Toronto’s $1.2 billion dollar transit plan has likely fallen through
- The economic recession slowed the growth of CO2 emissions by half in 2008
- Synthetic trees have been developed to absorb carbon 1000x faster than real trees
- 98% of ‘environmentally friendly’ products found in American supermarkets are falsely advertised
- More headlines…