Idea #5 | Rooftop Farming Counters Air Pollution
In Delhi, we can fight air pollution by introducing rooftop plantations all over the city. This will help us to create a fresh, pollution-free environment especially [...]
The Health and Social Benefits of Nature and Biodiversity Protection
The Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) released a study in April 2016 – The Health and Social Benefits of Nature and Biodiversity Protection – detailing the [...]
Urban Gardens Provide Ecosystem Services to Barcelona
Populations are increasing in cities all across the world as individuals seek opportunities that these urban areas promise. Studies show that this trend will likely progress over [...]
RIVM’s initiative to address global challenges
Living in a world in transition – an open world without boundaries – brings complex and global challenges for public health. The promotion of good and equitable [...]
Swiss study: Noise pollution reduces human exercise
Noise is impacting health and wellbeing by making people less likely to exercise and as a consequence may directly contribute to cardiovascular disease through automatic, physiological stress [...]
International study: Linking urban environments and physical activity
The International Physical Activity and Environment Network (IPEN) developed an international study in 14 cities across 10 countries (Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, China (Hong [...]