Not exact matches
Experience, he emphasizes, should be frequent and hands - on; nature documentaries can only do so much, and regular forays into local green spaces are no less important
than grand Yosemite adventures: «A meaningful connection with nature is forged
first and foremost through firsthand, multisensory experiences, from
abundant unstructured
time in the backyard to weekends in the park and occasional visits to wilderness.»
First, children spend an
abundant amount of
time sitting and responding to electronic devices rather
than learning from human interaction.
The Maldives and Costa Rica are the
first countries to adopt a carbon reduction goal more ambitious
than that of Plan B. 5 Achim Steiner, Executive Director of UNEP, describes climate neutrality as «an idea whose
time has come, driven by the urgent need to address climate change but also the
abundant economic opportunities emerging for those willing to embrace a transition to a Green Economy.»