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A tool for assessing the impact of urban projects on residents' health and health disparities
Health researchers and urban planners join forces to prevent inequalities in urban planning.
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In Besançon: An Eco-Friendly, Gender-Inclusive Schoolyard [Interview].
The city of Besançon is renovating its school playgrounds to improve children's quality of life.
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Glasgow: A tool helps local communities discuss climate change from the perspective of health and well-being
The Scottish tool for assessing the impact of development on quality of life is used in 12 countries.
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La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland: Significantly Reducing Car Traffic in the City Center [Interview].
La Chaux-de-Fonds has redesigned its downtown area to benefit pedestrians and cyclists. Vehicle traffic has been reduced and speed limits lowered to cut down on noise pollution and air...
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Pontevedra, Spain: Pedestrians Take Center Stage, Cars Reduced to the Bare Minimum [Interview].
The Spanish city of Pontevedra in Galicia has drastically reduced car traffic in its downtown area in favor of pedestrians and cyclists. Two out of every three trips are made on foot. As...
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Lahti, Finland: Promoting well-being while reducing biodiversity loss and climate change
Lathi prioritizes walking, cycling, physical activity, and healthy eating.
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Quebec: Sherbrooke Assesses the Impact of Its Downtown Revitalization on Health Inequalities
Renovating a working-class downtown area without driving away low-income residents.
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Making health a powerful tool in the fight against climate change
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...
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The Role of Green and Shaded Spaces in Mitigating the Health Impacts of Heat and Air Pollution in Urban Areas
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...
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Changing Heat Waves: A Challenge for Public Health
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...
