Adapting to a warmer world has become a priority, particularly in cities that have both large populations and exposure conditions exacerbated by the urban heat island effect. These...

Heat waves are among the most noticeable manifestations of climate change. In France, they are now the deadliest weather events: nearly 36,000 excess deaths were recorded during extreme...

This article presents a methodological discussion based on an economic assessment of the mortality impacts of chronic exposure to fine particulate matter in mainland France. It takes as...

Climate change, biodiversity loss, and global environmental degradation are undermining public health. More specifically, the increase in periods marked by high temperatures and their...

Since 1990, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has been warning about the wide range and severity of the impacts of climate change, as well as the need for adaptation. This...

The city of Grenoble began implementing health-promoting urban planning as early as 2007 with the development of its first EcoQuartier, Bonne. Fifteen years later, following a health...

Rennes at the heart of an international urban planning initiative promoting health.

The Cussh research project outlines a framework for action to help cities combine sustainable development with public health.

Urban planning agencies are incorporating health as a key factor to consider.

Health impact assessments (HIAs) were conducted on urban renewal projects in priority neighborhoods under the urban policy in Villeurbanne (Les Buers) and Grenoble/Échirolles (Les Villeneuves).