A word of caution though - as I wrote in my post about the 7 year anniversary of the BedZED ecovillage in London, while the pioneering development certainly achieved huge direct emissions reductions in heating and energy use, it hasn't yet gotten even close to the goal of One Planet Living that it was created to facilitate. (treehugger.com)
The value of such events in reducing exam related stress in students has been validated in a clinical study by the Psychology Department of the University of British Columbia using Vancouver ecoVillage therapy dogs. (vanecovillage.com)
Dr. Coren has participated in several Vancouver ecoVillage therapy dog events and would like to encourage others to participate in therapy dog events in their communities. (vanecovillage.com)