Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 164 Document Number: C27335
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Via European Journalism Centre online. 1 page., A photo image acclaimed as a symbol of harmonious co-existence between man and nature is discovered to having been altered.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D02269
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Pages 213-221 in Keya Acharya and Frederick Noronha (eds.), The green pen: environmental journalism in India and South Asia. Sage Publications India, New Delhi. 303 pages., Documentary film maker describes a trip down the Yamuna River.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22353
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124 pages., "Looks at the early history of photography in the United States, the photographers who recorded life on the frontier, and how their vision and artistry shaped public opinion about the West."
Chang, Chia-chen (author), Jia Yi Cheng, Gwyneth (author), Nghiem, Thi Phuong Le (author), Carrasco, L. Roman (author), Song, Xiao Ping (author), Rui Ying Oh, Rachel (author), and Richards, Daniel R. (author)
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Journal article
Publication Date:
2020-03-05
Published:
UK: Nature Portfolio
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 207 Document Number: D13087
8 pages, Humans may have evolved a need to connect with nature, and nature provides substantial cultural and social values to humans. However, quantifying the connection between humans and nature at a global scale remains challenging. We lack answers to fundamental questions: how do humans experience nature in different contexts (daily routines, fun activities, weddings, honeymoons, other celebrations, and vacations) and how do nature experiences differ across countries? We answer these questions by coupling social media and artificial intelligence using 31,534 social media photographs across 185 countries. We find that nature was more likely to appear in photographs taken during a fun activity, honeymoon, or vacation compared to photographs of daily routines. More importantly, the proportion of photographs with nature taken during fun activities is associated with national life satisfaction scores. This study provides global evidence of the biophilia hypothesis by showing a connection between humans and nature that contributes to life satisfaction and highlights how nature serves as background to many of our positive memories.
