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Improving local air quality in cities: to tree or not to tree?
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This work demonstrates by the use of computer models that the air quality effect of urban vegetation is more complex than implied by such general assumptions, and shows that roadside urban vegetation rather leads to increased pollutant concentrations than it improves theAir quality, at least locally.About:
This article is published in Environmental Pollution.The article was published on 2013-12-01. It has received 429 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Air quality index.read more
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Exploring pathways linking greenspace to health: Theoretical and methodological guidance.
Iana Markevych,Julia Schoierer,Terry Hartig,Alexandra Chudnovsky,Perry Hystad,Angel M. Dzhambov,Sjerp de Vries,Margarita Triguero-Mas,Michael Brauer,Mark J. Nieuwenhuijsen,Gerd Lupp,Elizabeth A. Richardson,Thomas Astell-Burt,Donka D. Dimitrova,Xiaoqi Feng,Maya Sadeh,Marie Standl,Joachim Heinrich,Elaine Fuertes +18 more
TL;DR: In this article, potential pathways linking greenspace to health are presented in three domains, which emphasize three general functions of greenspace: reducing harm (e.g., reducing exposure to air pollution, noise and heat), restoring capacities (i.e., attention restoration and physiological stress recovery), and encouraging physical activity and facilitating social cohesion). Interrelations between among the three domains are also noted.
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Review on urban vegetation and particle air pollution – Deposition and dispersion
TL;DR: In this paper, a review revealed that design and choice of urban vegetation is crucial when using vegetation as an ecosystem service for air quality improvements, while low vegetation close to sources can improve air quality by increasing deposition.
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Nature Contact and Human Health: A Research Agenda
Howard Frumkin,Gregory N. Bratman,Sara Jo Breslow,Bobby Cochran,Peter H. Kahn,Joshua J. Lawler,Phillip S. Levin,Phillip S. Levin,Pooja S. Tandon,Pooja S. Tandon,Usha Varanasi,Kathleen L. Wolf,Kathleen L. Wolf,Spencer A. Wood,Spencer A. Wood +14 more
TL;DR: A research agenda on nature contact and health is proposed, identifying principal domains of research and key questions that, if answered, would provide the basis for evidence-based public health interventions.
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Mitigating and adapting to climate change: Multi-functional and multi-scale assessment of green urban infrastructure
Matthias Demuzere,Kati Orru,Kati Orru,Oliver Heidrich,Eduardo Olazabal,Davide Geneletti,Hans Orru,Ajay Gajanan Bhave,Neha Mittal,Efren Feliu,Maija Faehnle +10 more
TL;DR: A framework of ecosystem services is suggested for systematizing the evidence on the provision of bio-physical benefits as well as social and psychological benefits that enable coping with or reducing the adverse effects of climate change.
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Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States
TL;DR: Computer simulations with local environmental data reveal that trees and forests in the conterminous United States removed 17.4 million tonnes of air pollution in 2010, with human health effects valued at 6.8 billion U.S. dollars (range: $1.5-13.0 billion).
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Simulating surface–plant–air interactions inside urban environments with a three dimensional numerical model
Michael Bruse,Heribert Fleer +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the microscale numerical simulation of surface-plant-air interactions inside urban structures, especially the feedback between artificial surfaces like buildings and vegetation inside street canyons, backyards or greens.
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Coupling biogeochemical cycles in urban environments: ecosystem services, green solutions, and misconceptions
Diane E. Pataki,Margaret M. Carreiro,Jennifer Cherrier,Nancy Grulke,Viniece Jennings,Stephanie Pincetl,Richard V. Pouyat,Thomas H. Whitlow,Wayne C. Zipperer +8 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors proposed a framework to integrate biogeochemical processes into designing, implementing, and evaluating the net effectiveness of green infrastructure, and provide examples for GHG mitigation, stormwater runoff mitigation, and improvements in air quality and health.
Chicago's urban forest ecosystem: Results of the Chicago Urban Forest Climate Project. (Includes executive summary). Forest Service general technical report (Final)
TL;DR: The 3-year Chicago Urban Forest Climate Project showed that there are approximately 50.8 million trees in the Chicago area of Cook and DuPage Counties; 66 percent of these trees rated in good or excellent condition as discussed by the authors.
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Particulate pollution capture by urban trees: effect of species and windspeed.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors quantify the effectiveness of five tree species (Pinus nigra var. maritima, cypress ( × Cupressocyparis leylandii), maple (Acer campestre), whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia), poplar (Populus deltoides × trichocarpa'Beaupre') in capturing pollutant particles.