Publications

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Abstract: As cities continue to densify, opportunities to introduce green areas decrease. Small urban green spaces, such as pocket parks, often represent the only remaining non-built-up areas within
Urban forests
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Abstract: Urban forests are increasingly recognized for their potential to improve public health. However, the specific relationships between green views, canopy cover, physical activity, and high
Urban forests
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Abstract Mental health benefits associated with urban nature exposure have gained significant research attention. This study explored the relationships between self-reported stress levels in Florida
Health and wellbeing
Urban forests
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Abstract Climate change is intensifying the exposure of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) cities to extreme events, increasing the need for effective adaptation strategies. Nature-based Solutions
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Summary Greenspace can promote health via diverse pathways. A common approach to assessing greenspace exposure is to estimate vegetation availability within buffers surrounding locations where people
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Several EU climate change mitigation policies have the potential to deliver health co-benefits. However, existing frameworks guiding research in this area lack important details that are needed to
Climate change
Health and wellbeing
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Abstract A growing body of qualitative and quantitative research has explored the potential benefits to mental health and well-being of open-water or “wild” swimming. To date, most studies have used
Health and wellbeing
Research
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Abstract Although spending time in nature can improve subjective wellbeing (SWB), little is known about how different types of nature exposure are associated with different dimensions of SWB or the
Health and wellbeing
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Climate change is a pressing global challenge with profound implications for human health. Forest-based climate change mitigation strategies, such as afforestation, reforestation, and sustainable
Climate change
Health and wellbeing
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Sustainability