Infectious Diseases Land Use and Land Cover Change

Impact of extreme weather events and land use on Leptospira distribution in Vembanad lake and associated disease outbreaks in near shore areas. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution.

August 7, 2025 • Research & Reports

Abdulaziz, A., P, S., Ashraf, N., et al.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Arts

Planetary Health in the Arts: Featuring Climate Stories in Music Composition and Improvisation

Musician and educator Jason Davis introduces his work with climate storytelling and music, including an overview of his organization Climate Stories Project and a discussion about the intersection of art and climate change. Jason also demonstrates his artistic approach by playing videos and performances of several composed and improvised music pieces which feature voice samples of people from around the world speaking about their responses to the climate crisis. Jason’s goal is to inspire engagement and positive action with climate change using the power of storytelling and art.

August 1, 2025 • Videos

Davis, J.

Biodiversity Loss Land Use and Land Cover Change

Biodiversity and human well-being trade-offs and synergies in villages. Nature Sustainability.

Researchers studied 64 Central and Eastern European villages and found that villages in forested areas can support both high biodiversity and human well-being, highlighting the importance of balancing rural development with ecological preservation.

July 4, 2025 • Research & Reports

Batáry, P., Gallé, R., Korányi, D., et al.

Land Use and Land Cover Change Indigenous Knowledge and Voices

If the land isn’t healthy, we cannot be healthy:’ Indigenous health researcher reflects. Western News.

In an interview with Schulich Communications, researcher Danya Carroll shares Indigenous knowledge on the ways climate change, health and conservation are all connected, and advice for creating meaningful collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.

June 30, 2025 • Multi-Media

Schulich Communications

Air Pollution Land Use and Land Cover Change

Assessing air pollutant removal and carbon sequestration across urban forest stands and individual species in a medium-sized southern Italian city. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.

Urban areas are characterized by elevated levels of air pollution and carbon emissions resulting from human activities. Given the potential of urban forests to mitigate both air pollution and carbon emissions, this study focused on quantifying these ecosystem services in Monte Sant’Antonio’s urban forest, located in Campobasso, Italy.

June 28, 2025 • Research & Reports

Antenucci, E., Russo, A., Marchetti, M., and Gargi, V.