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Tech Bridges Gap: 1 in 5 Lacks Nature Access

10/23/2025

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Friends of the Earth, an environmental charity, reports 1 in 5 UK residents lack access to nature.
Black and minority ethnic groups are less likely to have gardens, widening the gap.
The Apothecary Network, a project, connects communities to herbalism and nature via a digital platform.
Michigan Technological University installed a nature megaphone to boost outdoor experiences.
These efforts show how technology can improve access to natural spaces.

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Story summary

Friends of the Earth, an environmental charity, reports 1 in 5 UK residents lack access to nature.
Black and minority ethnic groups are less likely to have gardens, widening the gap.
The Apothecary Network, a project, connects communities to herbalism and nature via a digital platform.
Michigan Technological University installed a nature megaphone to boost outdoor experiences.
These efforts show how technology can improve access to natural spaces.