Here's why every capitalist should connect with nature | Patrick Barkham

I'll tell you what others won't. An appreciation of the natural world could save you - and us - a lot of moneyo Patrick Barkham is a Guardian columnistA third of people can't identify a barn owl and three quarters don't recognise a hawthorn tree. One in six have never had the pleasure of seeing a toad. And 13% say they haven't visited the countryside for more than two years.The findings of a new survey are unsurprising but they remind us that, instead of wringing hands about children's disengagement from nature, we must encourage adults. Nearly four in 10 parents admit they don't know enough to teach their children about wildlife, according to the research for Jordans Cereals. Sceptics might ask exactly how identifying a hawthorn equips us for the global race. There's a romantic riposte, but I'll offer a purely practical answer. Continue reading...