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Harnessing greenspace for health: Mitigating the impact of climate change and pollution on infectious diseases

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In a recent Cell Reports Sustainability article, Zhang et al. highlight the importance of greenspace in urban planning to mitigate climate change and air pollution’s effects on infectious diseases. Here, we emphasize that integrating greenspace helps reduce urban heat islands and environmental impacts on pathogen spread, promoting healthier, more resilient communities.

Source: Cell Reports Sustainability

DOI: 10.1016/j.crsus.2024.100178

Authors: Li Chen, Yanhui Dong

Institutions: Peking University, National Health and Family Planning Commission

Language: English

Topic: Urban Green Space and Health

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,460