The Conservation Costs of Shutdowns, Congress Launches Climate Crisis Committee, "Forest Bathing" and more
b'Capitol Hill Panel on Climate Crisis / Beyond The Headlines / Lead in Newark\'s Water / \'Forest Bathing\' for Health / The Conservation Costs of Shutdowns\\t\\t\\tFlorida Democrat Kathy Castor tells Living on Earth that the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis she\'s chairing will press for climate change to be taken into account for all House legislation.\\n\\nConcerns abound about the impacts of government shutdowns on national parks and forests. Examples range from the National Mall to Joshua Tree, where the lack of services can mean trash cans overflow and visitors off-road in sensitive areas.\\n\\nAlso, a Japanese practice known as "forest bathing" encourages spending time in nature for health benefits - and studies show spending time amongst the trees may in fact be good for human health.\\n\\nJoin us for a walk in the woods and more, in this week\'s Living on Earth from PRI.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'