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== What communities can do ==
* Ecotherapy
* Green Gym
* Healthy Living Projects
* Healthy eating projects
* Health and sustainability Fairs
* Walking for Health initiatives and Community walking projects
 
== Events ==
 
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== Why it matters ==
{{Read more|Health and wellbeing news}}


The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete". Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defined '''health''' in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete". Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction.


The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health. {{W|Health}}
The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health. {{W|Health}}


=== Mental health ===
'''Well-being''', wellbeing, or wellness is the condition of an individual or group. A high level of well-being means that in some sense the individual's or group's condition is positive. "Wellness refers to diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being that extend beyond the traditional definition of health. It includes choices and activities aimed at achieving physical vitality, mental alacrity, social satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and personal fulfillment."<ref>Well-being {{W|Well-being}}</ref>


The World Health Organization describes mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". Mental Health is not just the absence of mental illness. {{W|Health#Mental health}}
The use of [[Appropriate technology|appropriate technologies]] is less common in healthcare than other fields such as [[:Category:Construction and materials|construction]] or [[:Category:Food and agriculture|agriculture]]. In healthcare it is linked closely to [[:Category:Public health|public health field]] and the [[:Category:Water|water]] and [[:Category:Sanitation|sanitation]], where it has been in use for much longer. Appropriate technology is often used to develop [[:Category:Mobility and rehabilitation|mobility and rehabilitation equipment]] as well as tests used to [[:Category:Diagnostics|diagnose diseases]]. With a sound understanding of principles it is often possible to have lasting impacts on the health and safety of people where the latest medicines and equipment may not be available.


=== Wellbeing ===
== Community action projects ==


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[[Community action for sustainability]] is concerned with at least three complementary, overlapping and interlocking kinds of wellbeing: Environmental, Social and Economic. Some have suggested a fourth kind, Spiritual well being, is also important, for example the [[Transition Network|Transition movement]] includes concern for 'Inner Transition'<ref>[https://transitionnetwork.org/about-the-movement/what-is-transition/inner/ transitionnetwork.org]</ref> In a way all [[CASwiki topics]] are about community wellbeing.


Well-being, wellbeing, or wellness is the condition of an individual or group. A high level of well-being means that in some sense the individual's or group's condition is positive.
Here's a listing of some kinds and examples of Community action projects, with a but more about some in the sections below:


"Wellness refers to diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being that extend beyond the traditional definition of health. It includes choices and activities aimed at achieving physical vitality, mental alacrity, social satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and personal fulfillment." <ref>Well-being {{W|Well-being}}</ref>
* Help people understand that "the climate crisis is a health crisis"<ref>Health Professionals at the Global Climate Strikes, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGeCM7oY8Jk youtube.com]</ref>
* Ecotherapy
* Green exercise
* Green Gym
* Healthy Living Projects
* Healthy eating projects
* Health and sustainability Fairs
* Walking for Health initiatives and Community walking projects


==== UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) definition ====
== Events ==
The ONS defines wellbeing "''as having 10 broad dimensions which have been shown to matter most to people in the UK as identified through a national debate. The dimensions are:
*''the natural environment,''
*''personal well-being,''
*''our relationships,''
*''health,''
*''what we do,''
*''where we live,''
*''personal finance,''
*''the economy,''
*''education and skills, and''
*''governance.''
''Personal wellbeing is a particularly important dimension which we define as how satisfied we are with our lives, our sense that what we do in life is worthwhile, our day to day emotional experiences (happiness and anxiety) and our wider mental wellbeing.''" <ref>Well-being {{W|Well-being}}</ref>


==== Community and planetary wellbeing ====
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Community action for sustainability is concerned with at least three complementary, overlapping and interlocking kinds of wellbeing: Environmental, Social and Economic. ''see also:'' [[CASwiki topics#Joined-up solutions|Joined-up solutions]], Genuine progress indicator {{W|Genuine progress indicator}}, Happy Planet Index {{W|Happy Planet Index}}. Some have suggested a fourth kind, Spiritual well being, is also important. ''see:'' [[Health and wellbeing#Why it matters|Why it matters]]. Similarly, for example the [[Transition Network|Transition movement]] includes concern for 'Inner Transition' <ref>[https://transitionnetwork.org/about-the-movement/what-is-transition/inner/ transitionnetwork.org]</ref>
== Health and climate ==


==== Quality of life ====
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Quality of life is the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life. It observes life satisfaction, including everything from physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment. QOL has a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, politics and employment.
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Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of living, which is based primarily on income. <ref>Quality of life {{W|Quality of life}}</ref>
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''See also:'' [[Quality of life]], [[Sustainable well-being]]
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== Green exercise ==
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== Green Gym ==


The Conservation Volunteers' (UK community volunteering charity that works to create healthier and happier communities for everyone through environmental conservation) Green Gym programme aims to provide people with a way to enhance their fitness and health while taking action to improve the outdoor environment. It can be seen as enabling people to get fit who would not normally attend a conventional gym or sports centre. {{W|Green Gym}}
The Conservation Volunteers' (UK community volunteering charity that works to create healthier and happier communities for everyone through environmental conservation) '''Green Gym''' programme aims to provide people with a way to enhance their fitness and health while taking action to improve the outdoor environment. It can be seen as enabling people to get fit who would not normally attend a conventional gym or sports centre. {{W|Green Gym}}


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
*Helping one another to discover what is already out there! [http://edgeryders.eu/en/op3ncare/helping-one-another-to-discover-what-is edgeryders.eu]


=== Quotes ===
=== Networks ===
"As a public health doctor, I know that by eliminating the local consequences of fossil fuel emissions, and lifting whole communities out of poverty, the Green New Deal will also be a Public Health New Deal." Abdul El-Sayed <ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/11/11/healing-politics-abdul-el-sayed The Alternative UK]</ref>


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=== Quotes ===


== News and comment ==
{{Quote|Those who have health have hope, and those who have hope have everything.|Arabian proverb}}


'''2020'''
{{Quote|As a public health doctor, I know that by eliminating the local consequences of fossil fuel emissions, and lifting whole communities out of poverty, the Green New Deal will also be a Public Health New Deal.|Abdul El-Sayed<ref>[https://www.thealternative.org.uk/dailyalternative/2019/11/11/healing-politics-abdul-el-sayed The Alternative UK]</ref>}}


'''Mar 15''' What is Coronavirus Teaching us About Resilience? David Jacobin <ref>[http://davidjacobin.com/what-is-coronavirus-teaching-us-about-resilience/ davidjacobin.com]</ref> / [https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/ Coronavirus Tech Handbook]
=== Video ===


'''2019'''
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== 10 wellbeing dimensions ==
'''Oct 21''' [[Environment quality UK]]: Air pollution is now a 'health emergency', head of NHS England warns <ref>[https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/air-pollution-health-stroke-asthma-lung-cancer-cardiac-arrest-a9162281.html The Independent]</ref><br clear=all>


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The ONS defines wellbeing as ''having 10 broad dimensions which have been shown to matter most to people in the UK as identified through a national debate''. The dimensions are:
'''Jun 12''' [[Reduce, reuse, repair and recycle]]: Mending hearts: how a ‘repair economy’ creates a kinder, more caring community <ref>[http://theconversation.com/mending-hearts-how-a-repair-economy-creates-a-kinder-more-caring-community-113547 theconversation.com]</ref><br clear=all>


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* The natural environment,
'''May 30''' [[New Zealand]] 'wellbeing' budget promises billions to care for most vulnerable <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/30/new-zealand-wellbeing-budget-jacinda-ardern-unveils-billions-to-care-for-most-vulnerable The Guardian]</ref> <br clear=all>
* Personal well-being,
* Our relationships,
* Health,
* What we do,
* Where we live,
* Personal finance,
* The economy,
* Education and skills, and
* Governance.


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Personal wellbeing is a particularly important dimension which we define as how satisfied we are with our lives, our sense that what we do in life is worthwhile, our day to day emotional experiences (happiness and anxiety) and our wider mental wellbeing."<ref>Well-being {{W|Well-being}}</ref>
'''Jan 9''' [[Urban sustainability UK]]: Urban co-design for better wellbeing and health: Healthy New Town <ref>[https://whatworkswellbeing.org/blog/urban-co-design-for-better-wellbeing-and-health-regenerating-a-new-town/ What Works Centre for Wellbeing]</ref><br clear=all>


'''2018'''
== Mental health ==


Save millions of lives by tackling climate change, says WHO, Dec 5 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/05/save-millions-of-lives-by-tackling-climate-change-says-world-health-organization The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all>
The World Health Organization describes mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". Mental Health is not just the absence of mental illness. {{W|Health#Mental health}}


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== Quality of life ==
Air pollution now 'largest health crisis', Nov 22 <ref>[https://theecologist.org/2018/nov/22/air-pollution-now-largest-health-crisis theecologist.org]</ref><br clear=all>


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Quality of life is the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life. It observes life satisfaction, including everything from physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment. QOL has a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, politics and employment.
Prototyping a ‘Citizen Research Centre’ by Sarah Drummond, Nov 14 <ref>[https://medium.com/doteveryone/prototyping-a-citizen-research-centre-ec48a5ef7e23 Medium]</ref><br clear=all>


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Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of living, which is based primarily on income.<ref>Quality of life {{W|Quality of life}}</ref>
'''Oct 9''' [[Food UK news]]: Future proofing with kindness <ref>[https://www.incredibleedible.org.uk/news/future-proofing-with-kindness/ incredibleedible.org.uk]</ref><br clear=left>


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How do you build a healthy city? [[Copenhagen]] reveals its secrets, Feb 11 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/11/how-build-healthy-city-copenhagen-reveals-its-secrets-happiness The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left>
 
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[[Health UK]]: We need to talk about ageing – and it’s about far more than the NHS, Feb 4, John Harris <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/04/ageing-nhs-loneliness-co-housing The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left>
 
'''2017'''
 
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[[Health UK]]: Huge health gap revealed between UK’s rich and poor, Dec 23 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2017/dec/23/health-gap-between-uk-rich-and-poor The Guardian]</ref><br clear=left>
 
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[[United States]]: Economic Inequality and Health Inequality Are Inextricably Linked, Dec 5 <ref>[https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/12/economic-inequality-and-health-inequality-are-inextricably-linked/547349/ citylab.com]</ref><br clear=left>
 
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[[Health UK]]: Being poor kills – to improve public health the government must tackle inequality, Apr 10 <ref>[https://leftfootforward.org/2017/04/being-poor-kills-to-improve-public-health-the-government-must-tackle-inequality/ leftfootforward.org]</ref><br clear=left>
 
'''2016'''
 
Can Commons Thinking Drive a New Health System? Nov 30 <ref>[http://www.shareable.net/blog/can-commons-thinking-drive-a-new-health-system @Shareable]</ref>
 
'''2014'''
 
World’s first passive house hospital planned, July 18 <ref>[http://passivehouseplus.ie/news/projects/world-s-first-passive-house-hospital-planned.html Passive House Plus]</ref>
 
'''2009'''
 
Sustainable Medicine, [[Cuba]] and [[Peak oil]], 20 October <ref>[http://www.off-grid.net/2009/10/20/sustainable-medicine-cuba-and-peak-oil/ off-grid.net], 20 Oct 2009 </ref>
 
[[Climate change]] is the biggest [[health]] threat of the 21st Century, May 14 <ref>[http://www.ucl.ac.uk/media/library/lancetglobalhealth University College London], May 14, 2009 </ref> 
 
'''2008'''
 
Integrated [[health]] strategies can save children’s lives, says UNICEF flagship, State of the World’s Children Report 2008, January 22 <ref>[http://www.unicef.org/sowc08/press/release.php UNICEF], January 22 2008</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
*{{localtopic}}
*[[Health UK]]
*[[Arts, sport and culture]]
*[[Cycling, sustainable community action]]
*[[Environment quality]]
*[[Food, sustainable community action]]
*[[Open spaces]]
*[[Social inclusion]]
*[[Trees, woodland and forest]]
In a way all [[CASwiki topics]] are about community wellbeing


== Interwiki links ==
* [[Camerados]]
Wikipedia: [[wikipedia:Health|Health]], [[wikipedia:Ecopsychology|Ecopsychology]], [[wikipedia:Green exercise|Green exercise]], [[wikipedia:Green Gym|Green Gym]], [[wikipedia:Health impact assessment|Health impact assessment]], [[wikipedia:Environmental_justice#Transnational movement networks|Environmental justice, Transnational movement networks]]
* [[Planetary health]]
* [[Quality of life]]
* [[Sustainable well-being]]
* [[Health UK]]
* [[Arts, sport and culture]]
* [[Cycling, sustainable community action]]
* [[Environment quality]]
* [[Food, sustainable community action]]
* [[Networks]], [[Networks, news and comment]]
* [[Open spaces]]
* [[Social inclusion]]
* [[Trees, woodland and forest]]
* [[CASwiki topics#Joined-up solutions|Joined-up solutions]]
* [[Transition Network|Transition movement]] includes concern for 'Inner Transition'<ref>[https://transitionnetwork.org/about-the-movement/what-is-transition/inner/ transitionnetwork.org]</ref>
* [[:Category:Health]] - This [[Community action for sustainability]] category is for health topics tending to be about preventative, proactive and positive health, including community health, rather than reactive to ill-health or concerning safety.
* [[Community safety]]


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*[http://www.commonshealth.org/ Commons Health]
'''External links'''
*[https://noharm.org/ Health Care Without Harm], works to improve the public health by reducing the environmental impacts of the health care industry. {{W|Environmental_justice#Transnational movement networks}}


* [[Wikipedia:Health]], [[Wikipedia:Ecopsychology|Ecopsychology]], [[Wikipedia:Green exercise|Green exercise]], [[Wikipedia:Green Gym|Green Gym]], [[Wikipedia:Health impact assessment|Health impact assessment]], [[Wikipedia:Environmental justice#Transnational movement networks|Environmental justice, Transnational movement networks]]
* [https://noharm.org/ Health Care Without Harm], works to improve the public health by reducing the environmental impacts of the health care industry. {{W|Environmental_justice#Transnational movement networks}}
* [[Wikipedia:Public safety]]
* [[Wikipedia:Genuine progress indicator]]
* [[Wikipedia:Happy Planet Index]]


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The World Health Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in its 1948 constitution as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition has been subject to controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and because of the problem created by use of the word "complete". Other definitions have been proposed, among which a recent definition that correlates health and personal satisfaction.

The term "healthy" is also widely used in the context of many types of non-living organizations and their impacts for the benefit of humans, such as in the sense of healthy communities, healthy cities or healthy environments. In addition to health care interventions and a person's surroundings, a number of other factors are known to influence the health status of individuals, including their background, lifestyle, and economic, social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred to as "determinants of health." Studies have shown that high levels of stress can affect human health. W

Well-being, wellbeing, or wellness is the condition of an individual or group. A high level of well-being means that in some sense the individual's or group's condition is positive. "Wellness refers to diverse and interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, and social well-being that extend beyond the traditional definition of health. It includes choices and activities aimed at achieving physical vitality, mental alacrity, social satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, and personal fulfillment."[1]

The use of appropriate technologies is less common in healthcare than other fields such as construction or agriculture. In healthcare it is linked closely to public health field and the water and sanitation, where it has been in use for much longer. Appropriate technology is often used to develop mobility and rehabilitation equipment as well as tests used to diagnose diseases. With a sound understanding of principles it is often possible to have lasting impacts on the health and safety of people where the latest medicines and equipment may not be available.

Community action projects[edit | edit source]

Community action for sustainability is concerned with at least three complementary, overlapping and interlocking kinds of wellbeing: Environmental, Social and Economic. Some have suggested a fourth kind, Spiritual well being, is also important, for example the Transition movement includes concern for 'Inner Transition'[2] In a way all CASwiki topics are about community wellbeing.

Here's a listing of some kinds and examples of Community action projects, with a but more about some in the sections below:

  • Help people understand that "the climate crisis is a health crisis"[3]
  • Ecotherapy
  • Green exercise
  • Green Gym
  • Healthy Living Projects
  • Healthy eating projects
  • Health and sustainability Fairs
  • Walking for Health initiatives and Community walking projects

Events[edit | edit source]

Health and climate[edit | edit source]

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Green exercise[edit | edit source]

Green exercise refers to physical exercise undertaken in natural environments. Physical exercise is well known to provide physical and psychological health benefits. There is also good evidence that viewing, being in, and interacting with natural environments has positive effects, reducing stress and increasing the ability to cope with stress, reducing mental fatigue and improving concentration and cognitive function. W

Green Gym[edit | edit source]

The Conservation Volunteers' (UK community volunteering charity that works to create healthier and happier communities for everyone through environmental conservation) Green Gym programme aims to provide people with a way to enhance their fitness and health while taking action to improve the outdoor environment. It can be seen as enabling people to get fit who would not normally attend a conventional gym or sports centre. W

Resources[edit | edit source]

Networks[edit | edit source]

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From Camerados

Camerados is a growing movement of people from Baltimore to Blackpool who look out for each other in person and online. Anyone can be a camerado, it's a behaviour thing. Being a camerado is about how you live on a daily basis and it's based on six principles that help folk be alongside each other and get through tough times.

The Camerados movement was founded by Maff Potts in 2015. Maff spent 20 years as CEO of a number of charities and housing associations and rewrote the UK government's policy for homeless centres. He now believes that real social change comes from social movements.[4]

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What Is A Camerado?
Authors: Camerados, Apr 11, 2017

Quotes[edit | edit source]

Those who have health have hope, and those who have hope have everything.
— Arabian proverb
As a public health doctor, I know that by eliminating the local consequences of fossil fuel emissions, and lifting whole communities out of poverty, the Green New Deal will also be a Public Health New Deal.
— Abdul El-Sayed[5]

Video[edit | edit source]

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The Ecology of Health
Authors: Commons Health Network, Jan 23, 2014

10 wellbeing dimensions[edit | edit source]

The ONS defines wellbeing as having 10 broad dimensions which have been shown to matter most to people in the UK as identified through a national debate. The dimensions are:

  • The natural environment,
  • Personal well-being,
  • Our relationships,
  • Health,
  • What we do,
  • Where we live,
  • Personal finance,
  • The economy,
  • Education and skills, and
  • Governance.

Personal wellbeing is a particularly important dimension which we define as how satisfied we are with our lives, our sense that what we do in life is worthwhile, our day to day emotional experiences (happiness and anxiety) and our wider mental wellbeing."[6]

Mental health[edit | edit source]

The World Health Organization describes mental health as "a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community". Mental Health is not just the absence of mental illness. W

Quality of life[edit | edit source]

Quality of life is the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life. It observes life satisfaction, including everything from physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment. QOL has a wide range of contexts, including the fields of international development, healthcare, politics and employment.

Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of living, which is based primarily on income.[7]

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See also[edit | edit source]

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References

  1. ↑ Well-being W
  2. ↑ transitionnetwork.org
  3. ↑ Health Professionals at the Global Climate Strikes, youtube.com
  4. ↑ Press release, Jul 18, 2021, camerados.org
  5. ↑ The Alternative UK
  6. ↑ Well-being W
  7. ↑ Quality of life W
  8. ↑ transitionnetwork.org
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