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  The problem is twofold

  This issue is a public health problem and a conservation problem.  

  As kids get more disconnected from nature, the rates of childhood obesity, attention deficits, and juvenile diabetes increase.  This represents an opportunity as pretty much everybody (outside of DC) can agree that we care about the health of children.  If we reconnect kids to nature, we will see their health improve.  

  The second part of the problem is the need for conservation leadership in the future.  If kids are no longer connected with nature, who will give a damn about the parks and the forests in 20 years?  Who will the leaders be, not only to protect habitat and wildlife, but to deal with the impacts of global warming?  

  The good news is that Rich Louv's fine book, built in part with the research of many folks over the past couple decades has sparked a movement that is growing, giving us reason for hope.

  childrenandnature.blogspot.com

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