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On the need for a multi-dimensional framework to measure accessibility to urban green
With the recent expansion of urban greening interventions, the definition of spatial indicators to measure the provision of urban greenery has become pivotal in informing the policy-design process. By analyzing the stability of the population and area rankings induced by several indicators of green accessibility for over 1000 cities worldwide, we investigate the extent to which using a single metric provides a reliable...
Publication Date: 13 Nov 2024
Author(s): Alice Battison, Rossano Schifanella
Climate crisis, cities, and health
More than ever, the climate crisis is becoming a health crisis. An estimated 5 million people globally die each year because of suboptimal temperatures,1 with a large proportion of heat-related mortality (37%) attributable to human-induced climate change.2 Cities have an important role in climate action to reduce CO2 emissions. Such emissions are determined by multiple factors, including the size, urban form, density,...
Publication Date: 17 Oct 2024
Author(s): Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen
How opportunistic mobile monitoring can enhance air quality assessment?
The deteriorating air quality in urban areas, particularly in developing countries, has led to increased attention being paid to the issue. Daily reports of air pollution are essential to effectively manage public health risks. Pollution estimation has become crucial to expanding spatial and temporal coverage and estimating pollution levels at different locations. The emergence of low-cost sensors has enabled...
Publication Date: 04 Sep 2024
Author(s): Mohammad Abboud, Yehia Taher, Karine Zeitouni, Ana-Maria Olteanu-Raimond
The impact of exposure to green or bluespace on dietary intake and food choices among adults—A systematic literature review
Extensive research has shown that spending time in natural greenspaces has a positive impact on health. However, there is limited evidence regarding potential factors that may influence these effects. This review aimed to assess the strength of the evidence and potential impact of exposure to green and bluespaces on dietary outcomes in adults.
Publication Date: 21 Aug 2024
Author(s): Claire A Gilbourne, Alan Scarry, Audrey C Tierney, Eibhlis M O'Connor
The importance of protecting human health in the EU climate policies
As anthropogenic climate change continues to escalate, its detrimental efects on human health are becoming pronounced, demanding urgent transformative actions from European policymakers. This policy brief underscores the importance of protecting human health in the EU climate change policies. As the European Climate-Health Cluster, comprising six pioneering research projects, we call for increased engagement of...
Publication Date: 31 May 2024
Author(s): European Climate-Health Cluster
