[HTML][HTML] Nature's contributions in coping with a pandemic in the 21st century: A narrative review of evidence during COVID-19

SM Labib, MHEM Browning, A Rigolon… - Science of The Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
While COVID-19 lockdowns have slowed coronavirus transmission, such structural
measures also have unintended consequences on mental and physical health. Growing …

The impact of air pollution on COVID-19 incidence, severity, and mortality: A systematic review of studies in Europe and North America

IH Carballo, M Bakola, D Stuckler - Environmental research, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Air pollution is speculated to increase the risks of COVID-19 spread, severity,
and mortality. Objectives We systematically reviewed studies investigating the relationship …

[HTML][HTML] Role of meteorological factors in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the United States

Y Ma, S Pei, J Shaman, R Dubrow, K Chen - Nature Communications, 2021 - nature.com
Improved understanding of the effects of meteorological conditions on the transmission of
SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent for COVID-19 disease, is needed. Here, we estimate the …

Higher airborne pollen concentrations correlated with increased SARS-CoV-2 infection rates, as evidenced from 31 countries across the globe

A Damialis, S Gilles, M Sofiev… - Proceedings of the …, 2021 - National Acad Sciences
Pollen exposure weakens the immunity against certain seasonal respiratory viruses by
diminishing the antiviral interferon response. Here we investigate whether the same applies …

Environment and COVID-19 incidence: A critical review

J Han, J Yin, X Wu, D Wang, C Li - journal of environmental sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented
worldwide health crisis. Many previous research studies have found and investigated its …

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 spreading under the influence of environmental factors and strategies to tackle the pandemic: A systematic review

Z Asif, Z Chen, S Stranges, X Zhao, R Sadiq… - Sustainable cities and …, 2022 - Elsevier
COVID-19 is deemed as the most critical world health calamity of the 21st century, leading to
dramatic life loss. There is a pressing need to understand the multi-stage dynamics …

Long-term variability of human health-related solar ultraviolet-B radiation doses from the 1980s to the end of the 21st century

C Zerefos, I Fountoulakis, K Eleftheratos… - Physiological …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Solar ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation has played a crucial role in the evolution of life on Earth.
UV exposure presents both risks and benefits to humans. Optimal UV-B exposure behaviors …

Solar UV-B/A radiation is highly effective in inactivating SARS-CoV-2

F Nicastro, G Sironi, E Antonello, A Bianco, M Biasin… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Solar UV-C photons do not reach Earth's surface, but are known to be endowed with
germicidal properties that are also effective on viruses. The effect of softer UV-B and UV-A …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental, climatic, socio-economic factors and non-pharmacological interventions: A comprehensive four-domain risk assessment of COVID-19 …

L Palandri, C Rizzi, V Vandelli, T Filippini… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Introduction Up to now, studies on environmental, climatic, socio-economic factors, and non-
pharmacological interventions (NPI) show diverse associations, often contrasting, with …

[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 and sunlight: Impact on SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility, morbidity, and mortality

K Sharun, R Tiwari, K Dhama - Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has already affected millions of people
worldwide. There are reports of SARS-CoV-2 transmission as a consequence of …