How simple changes can open up Britain’s green spaces so everyone can benefit from them
This initiative could give more disabled and young people the confidence to explore more of Britain’s wild spaces and build a stronger nature connection
Anthony Maher, Professor of Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion, Leeds Beckett University •
conversation
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
Jan. 29, 2024 • ~7 min
Plan will put everyone in England within 15 minutes of green space – but what matters is justice not distance
The UK government wants every household in England to be within 15 minutes walk of a park, woodland or water.
Julian Dobson, Senior Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University •
conversation
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~6 min
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~6 min
How digital technology can help keep cities green and pleasant
We know cities need green spaces – but what should they look like and where should they go?
Andreas Hatzigeorgiou, Affiliate Researcher, School of Architecture and the Built Environment, KTH Royal Institute of Technology •
conversation
May 26, 2022 • ~6 min
May 26, 2022 • ~6 min
Neighbourhood green space is in rapid decline, deepening both the climate and mental health crises
The more new housing a neighbourhood has, the less of the local area is dedicated to green space, which has knock-on effects for wellbeing and the climate crisis.
Matthew Adams, Principal Lecturer in Psychology, University of Brighton •
conversation
May 18, 2022 • ~7 min
May 18, 2022 • ~7 min
How filling the UK's unused land with fruit and veg could help make us and our environment healthier - and help fight inequality
A ‘right to grow’ law encouraging more locally-grown food could boost health, community pride and food supply resilience.
Sofia Kourmpetli, Lecturer in Plant Sciences, Cranfield University •
conversation
May 17, 2022 • ~6 min
May 17, 2022 • ~6 min
Green space access is not equal in the UK – and the government isn't doing enough to change that
The promised £39 million is not enough to ‘level up’ park provision in the UK.
Meredith Whitten, Fellow in Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science •
conversation
Feb. 25, 2022 • ~7 min
Feb. 25, 2022 • ~7 min
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