Research Fellows

Linda Powers Tomasso

Research Fellow

Environmental Health


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News

How trees can improve climate, health, mood, and more

Trees provide a host of benefits, according to experts—they can combat extreme heat, expand access to nature, reduce people’s stress and blood pressure levels, promote physical activity, improve and foster community pride.

Why some people spend more time in nature than others

Why, where, and how people seek to spend time in nature has to do with where they live, their childhood experiences in the outdoors, and barriers to engaging with nature, according to Harvard Chan School’s Linda Powers Tomasso.