LOL haven't you been watching the news lately? This summer they were roasted. They had a drought for heavens sake. People here calmly talking about how they don't need trees in an urban jungle. I want to ask are you in your senses? Apart from heat absorption which comes with having no trees and also no water sipping into underground when there are rains, there is a psychological impact on people's mental health if all they see is just concrete jungle. Why does your senses feel good when you are in nature? Why do you suddenly feel free from stress when you are in a national park where all you hear is the sound of the insects?
Human beings evolved in nature listening to birds chirping, living off of the land, enjoying the morning and evening sun. The hustle and bustle of the city have wreaked our brains. Growing in a concrete jungle with no exposure to nature is not natural. Exposure to nature is not optional it is a necessity for your mental and physical health.
We are spending more time indoors and online. But recent studies suggest that nature can help our brains and bodies to stay healthy.
greatergood.berkeley.edu
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We have to build our cities without compromising on green cover and parks in every residential area. City planning should prioritize green cover otherwise with rising temperatures our cities will become Micro-ovens where everyone will be baked in summer. I miss the days when I used to see so many different types of birds in my town and cool temperatures even in hot summers.
Exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits, including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of psychiatric disorders and even upticks in empathy and cooperation.
www.apa.org