Green on urban streets adds to human lifespan

Results from a Canadian study show that people live longer when they are surrounded by urban trees and greenery.

The study... highlights that the way we design our communities can have a profound influence on residents' health: "The potential reach is huge in terms of the number of people who could be benefiting from these health effects."

Read a news report that provides details on the study.

And maybe you want to investigate whether a conference called Eco Health in Action on November 9 in Toronto interests you...take the train, if you go!