Due to rapid urbanisation, the separation between humans and nature is a critical issue that
leads to the eco-deficit culture and hinders efforts to alleviate climate change and …

Human relationships with nature may sometimes manifest through fear, disgust and other
disease‐avoidance mechanisms. While there is an evolutionary utility to these so‐called …

How does the likelihood of encountering wildlife affect residents' expectations about
psychological restoration when visiting a local natural setting, and their choices among …

Rural abandonment is a significant process in the Mediterranean region, posing
sustainability challenges for rural and urban areas. Although there is an increase in studies …

Humans seldom consider themselves as animals, and that humans are animals is a truth
frequently turned into an insulting metaphor indicating “uncivilized” behavior in many …

Humanity is undergoing a monumental shift. People have rapidly moved from a largely
natural, outdoor existence to life in built, urban settings. Most places where people live and …

Background Recognizing nature and the environment as sociocultural constructions is
critical to enhancing a transformational ecological change. This involves understanding their …

Urgent calls by the younger generation and the scientific community to approach
sustainability only seem to scratch the surface of individuals' awareness while ecological …

Our understanding of connections between human and animal health has advanced
substantially since the canary was introduced as a sentinel of toxic conditions in coal mines …

Awareness of environmental problems such as climate change can motivate action, but
educators debate whether to raise students' awareness given that it may provoke eco …