
Built Environment and Urbanization Economics and Economic Systems
Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change? NPR.
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Built Environment and Urbanization Economics and Economic Systems
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Air Pollution Built Environment and Urbanization
UHIs may be a reservoir of ARGs in urban air, hence, planting non-allergenic trees and bushes or hedgerows could be an effective way to decrease the dissemination of aerosolised ARGs.
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Biodiversity Loss Built Environment and Urbanization
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Climate Change Built Environment and Urbanization
This study quantifies heat vulnerability across Johannesburg using environmental, socio-economic, and health data. Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, including improved healthcare access and green infrastructure in the city’s most high-risk communities.
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Air Pollution Land Use and Land Cover Change
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.
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