This open access book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based

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The World Happiness Report reviews levels of happiness across developed and developing nations, and presents ranking tables on national and regional happiness.

For years American urban parks fell into decay due to disinvestment, but as cities began to rebound—and evidence of the economic, cultural, and health benefit