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Greening schools for climate-resilient, inclusive and liveable cities {Proyecto Coolschools} (UOC, UPC)
In this comment article, we argue that transforming schoolyards into nature-based climate shelters is more than just a cooling strategy, it is a climate justice and planetary health imperative.
Ruiz-Mallén, I., Baró, F., Bentouhami, H., Blanc, N., Casas, L., Clauzel, C., Colacios, R., Gallez, E., Phillips, A., Presser, P., Reckien, D., Sekulova, F., 2025. Greening schools for climate-resilient, inclusive and liveable cities. Nature Climate Change.
Greening mitigates heat-related mortality in Paris (ISGlobal)
In Paris, trees reduce mortality linked to heat waves. An international study shows that districts with more vegetation experience lower mortality during heatwaves and that increasing green cover could reduce heat-related deaths by up to one third
Holistic evaluation of the impact of pregnancy urban exposome on infant wheezing and chest infections: an outcome-wide approach (ISGlobal)
The urban environment during pregnancy influences the risk of wheezing and respiratory infections in early childhood. Green spaces, air quality, temperature and the presence of pets are among the factors that influence children’s respiratory health
Nuevo articulo sobre temperatura y diabetes gestacional (IDIAPJGol)
Está a punto de ser publicado.
Building evidence regarding nature-based solutions indicators and their implications for policy – the case of air quality (CREAF, Barcelona Regional)
We provide an overview and guidance for air pollution indicators, using three case studies in Europe and Latin America. We discuss the importance of context, specific pollutants and vulnerable groups and suggest new approaches at finer scales. Our findings also point out that knowledge of pollutants uptake in edible plants can give a hint to potential exposure risks for humans.