Donovan & Oliver Flashcards
1
Q
Biological benefits of being around trees
A
Reduces biological markers of stress
Relieves symptoms of depression
Increases WBC count
Reduced heart rate and cortisol levels
2
Q
Emerald ash borer death responsibility
A
Additional 15,000 human deaths from cardiovascular disease, 6,000 deaths from lower respiratory disease
Killed 100 million trees in US
3
Q
Emerald ash borer study design
A
Didn’t have to wait 50 years for a tree to grow or worry about people leaving
Controlled for complex demographic variables: destroyed trees no matter where
4
Q
Other reasons why rich people died more (other than they lost more trees)
A
Pesticide use
