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The coronavirus crisis has driven a surge in outdoor activity in Britain as people have taken to green spaces and reconnected with nature, but those working from home have benefited significantly more, a report reveals.
More than three-quarters of home workers left the house to exercise during the first lockdown, compared with only half of those still travelling for their job, the Office for National Statistics found. Those based at home were also 50% more likely to visit a park or local green space than those still required to commute, the statisticians said.
The ONS report – How Has Lockdown Changed Our Relationship with Nature? – explores how gardens and public green spaces became gyms and wildlife-watching spots fuelled by a soaring interest in the outdoors.
www.theguardian.com
More than three-quarters of home workers left the house to exercise during the first lockdown, compared with only half of those still travelling for their job, the Office for National Statistics found. Those based at home were also 50% more likely to visit a park or local green space than those still required to commute, the statisticians said.
The ONS report – How Has Lockdown Changed Our Relationship with Nature? – explores how gardens and public green spaces became gyms and wildlife-watching spots fuelled by a soaring interest in the outdoors.
Covid crisis fuels rise in UK outdoor activity, but home workers benefit most
ONS report find outdoor exercise and park visits surged as people connected with nature in lockdown
www.theguardian.com