[HTML][HTML] How can vegetation protect us from air pollution? A critical review on green spaces' mitigation abilities for air-borne particles from a public health perspective …
A Diener, P Mudu - Science of the Total Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Air pollution causes the largest death toll among environmental risks globally, but
interventions to purify ambient air remain inadequate. Vegetation and green spaces have …
interventions to purify ambient air remain inadequate. Vegetation and green spaces have …
[HTML][HTML] Mental disorders following COVID-19 and other epidemics: a systematic review and meta-analysis
COVID-19 has imposed a very substantial direct threat to the physical health of those
infected, although the corollary impact on mental health may be even more burdensome …
infected, although the corollary impact on mental health may be even more burdensome …
[HTML][HTML] Back to nature: Norwegians sustain increased recreational use of urban green space months after the COVID-19 outbreak
In Oslo, as elsewhere, the COVID-19 outbreak and the following lockdown measures during
spring 2020 led to increased use of urban green infrastructure. Whether this has led to more …
spring 2020 led to increased use of urban green infrastructure. Whether this has led to more …
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the importance of urban green spaces to the public
Green spaces provide people with countless intangible benefits, particularly important
during crises. Restrictions imposed in many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced …
during crises. Restrictions imposed in many countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced …
[HTML][HTML] Outdoor recreation and nature's contribution to well-being in a pandemic situation-Case Turku, Finland
N Fagerholm, S Eilola, V Arki - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban green infrastructure provides a range of experiences for people and various health
benefits that support human well-being. To increase urban resilience, exceptional situations …
benefits that support human well-being. To increase urban resilience, exceptional situations …
[HTML][HTML] Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19
While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …
[HTML][HTML] How COVID-19 reshaped quality of life in cities: A synthesis and implications for urban planning
K Mouratidis - Land use policy, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper synthesizes knowledge on how the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
reshaped the relationship between cities and quality of life. The possible impacts of cities on …
reshaped the relationship between cities and quality of life. The possible impacts of cities on …
Effects of urban parks on residents' expressed happiness before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Y Cheng, J Zhang, W Wei, B Zhao - Landscape and Urban Planning, 2021 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted human health worldwide. In these unprecedented
times, the benefits of urban parks for residents have gained attention. However, few studies …
times, the benefits of urban parks for residents have gained attention. However, few studies …
Mental health and well-being in times of COVID-19: A mixed-methods study of the role of neighborhood parks, outdoor spaces, and nature among US older adults
The role of parks and nature to support well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic is
uncertain. To examine this topic, we used mixed-methods data collected in April–May 2020 …
uncertain. To examine this topic, we used mixed-methods data collected in April–May 2020 …
Greenspace and park use associated with less emotional distress among college students in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many people's psychological health.
Impacts may be particularly severe among socially vulnerable populations such as college …
Impacts may be particularly severe among socially vulnerable populations such as college …