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The majority of Americans see some fairly severe environmental harms as likely to happen over the next 30 years," says Alec Tyson of the Pew Research Center.... "For example, 73% say they think a growing number of plant and animal species will go extinct, 61% say they think heat waves will cause large numbers of people to die in the U.S. every year and 58% think rising sea levels will force large numbers of people in the U.S. to move away from the coast." 

Exercise is a well-researched way to improve one’s mental health, but a recent study found that bike riding could be especially helpful for middle school-aged kids. The study collected data from more than 1,200 students, ages 11 to 14, who took part in a cycling program called Ride for Focus. The students participated in cycling classes three days a week for six to eight weeks. They learned safety tips and maneuvering skills while engaging in physical exercise and interacting with their peers — a diverse combination of activities that could be the reason for biking’s efficacy as a mental health tool.