Air pollution, noise, greenspace and pneumonia, a nation-wide cohort study from Denmark.

Abstract Foreign trade is a fundamental element in bolstering national economies, with seaports playing a pivotal role in this domain, particularly in Egypt, which benefits from a strategic location connecting major global navigation routes. The Port of Damietta is a vital harbor contributing significantly to foreign trade flows, handling approximately 90% of Egyptian goods. However, it faces challenges related to energy consumption, emissions, and the efficiency of logistical operations. This study aims to evaluate the role of smart technology in the port's development by enhancing energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving operational performance. The results demonstrate a notable improvement due to the implementation of continuous development initiatives, including the establishment of the multi-purpose "Tahya Misr 1" berth, the application of the Just-in-Time (JIT) system, the utilization of solar energy, and the adoption of natural gas-powered vehicles. Furthermore, the Port Single Window (PSW) system has contributed to streamlining procedures and enhancing transparency, while green spaces and solar lighting have helped in mitigating pollution and improving environmental quality. These findings underscore the success of the Port of Damietta in its transition towards a smart and sustainable port, which supports its capacity to attract investments and strengthens its economic role regionally and internationally, despite the surrounding challenges.

Urban environment in early-life and brain morphology in preadolescents.

Sustainable urbanization and marine protection: A novel lifecycle approach using fuzzy-TOPSIS for green infrastructure.

Emotional impact of the number and combination of sound sources in green and blue spaces: An auditory study

<p>Urban greenspaces provide various benefits for human well-being. Despite the overall improvement in greenspace exposure in the 21<sup>st</sup> century, it remains unclear whether the distribution and improvement of greenspaces, particularly urban trees, are equitable across population demographics and regions. Here, we quantified disparities in urban tree exposure across various population groups and age cohorts in 1,057 cities globally over a 15-year period (2000–2015). Our analysis revealed persistent and deepening disparities in tree exposure, with cities identified as the least or most exposed in 2000 largely remaining unchanged until 2015, indicating a lack of progress in equitable greening. Notably, the disparity between regions with higher and lower tree exposure widened from 2.7% to 5.9%, in contrast to the nearly doubling of the global average urban tree exposure during the same timeframe. Sex-based differences in exposure are minimal; however, age-related disparities are significant, with older populations experiencing the most exposure and youths the least. This trend intensified over time, while exacerbating exposure disparities and disadvantaging younger demographics. Our findings illuminate challenges in attaining Sustainable Development Goal 11, particularly the aim of universal access to green and public spaces for women, children, and older persons. These insights underscore the need for nuanced urban greening policies that not only expand green cover but also address persistent disparities and prioritize the needs of socially vulnerable subpopulations.</p>

Introduction: Sustainable architecture is a design and construction approach that seeks to reduce human impact on the environment and promote a more sustainable future. It is based on the use of environmentally friendly materials, energy efficiency, and adaptability to the changing needs of users and the environment. The One Health approach views sustainable architecture as a fundamental pillar in the ambition to achieve a comprehensive and holistic approach to minimize the environmental impact of buildings and improve the quality of life of their occupants.Objective: To analyze sustainable architecture from a One Health approach.Methods: 67 articles were identified, of which 25 were included, more than 75% from the last 3 years. These articles were sourced from academic search engines such as PubMed, MedLine, Ovid, ResearchGate, and Google Scholar.Development: Green building strategies, the use of non-toxic materials, and the integration of green spaces not only reduce environmental impact but also promote the physical and mental health of residents while preserving surrounding ecosystems. However, their implementation requires multidisciplinary collaboration, coherent public policies, and greater social awareness to scale effective solutions.Conclusions: The review highlights how sustainable architecture, aligned with OneHealth, can mitigate global crises such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and emerging diseases.

Lower suicidal ideation linked to easier access to urban green spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide study in Japan

Who gets the green, who feels the equity? Dual inequity in exposure and perception of green space in high-density built-up areas

An assessment framework for adaptive management of urban green space in South-east Queensland, Australia

Navigating carbon reduction in dense, multi-functional compact cities: Moderators and threshold effects of green space and aging population

Assessing supply and demand dynamics of urban green spaces for recreational activity: A massive GPS trajectory data analysis

Buffering effects of green space on residents' mental wellbeing: A regression discontinuity analysis during COVID containment policy shift

How green space quantity and quality across different geographic contexts impact mental health

This study aims to determine the rainwater harvesting (RWH) potential at the campus scale within the Düzce University Konuralp Campus. The amount of collectable rainwater was calculated based on the surface areas of rooftops, impervious grounds, and green spaces across the campus, using 2024 meteorological precipitation data and runoff coefficients corresponding to surface types. According to the results, the annual RWH potential is approximately 197,201 m3, of which 76% originates from rooftops, 23% from impervious surfaces, and 1% from green areas. It was found that the harvested rainwater could fully meet the irrigation, ornamental pond, and reservoir water demands within the campus. Additionally, this implementation could enable approximately 94,907 m3 of water savings, 151,851 kWh of energy savings, and a reduction of 199,998 kg in CO2 emissions annually. The study emphasizes that system design and management tailored to local climatic conditions are critical for the sustainable use of water resources. The findings demonstrate that RWH systems offer an effective environmental and economic solution for university campuses and similar institutional sites.

This study aims to evaluate the thermal regulation capacity of Serik National Garden by examining changes in land surface temperature (LST) before and after its construction using remote sensing technology. In the study, the boundaries of the national garden were digitized using ArcGIS Basemap data, and a study area covering the national garden and its surroundings was determined. Surface temperature data was derived from Landsat 8 OLI/TIRS satellite images for the summer seasons of 2014 and 2024. Raster calculator was used to calculate LST changes, while the zonal statistics tool was used for statistical analysis. The analysis results show that the average surface temperature decreased by –1.7±0.6 °C in the area where the national garden was built and by –0.3±0.2 °C in the surrounding zone. The most important factor limiting the environmental cooling effect of the national garden is that the area has been newly established and the vegetation is still low in height and has a limited crown volume. In conclusion, the findings demonstrate that national gardens possess a thermal regulation capacity that can be quantitatively determined through remote sensing technologies, functioning as nature-based solutions within the scope of urban green spaces that combat the urban heat island effect. The maturation of plants within the national garden over time will provide a more effective nature-based solution in combating the urban heat island effect.

Urbanization is a dynamic process that has transformed cities worldwide, shaping social, economic, and environmental landscapes. This current study explores the causes (Economic activities, rural push factors and access to services) and consequences (Environment impacts) of urbanization in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. Economic opportunities, rural push factors, and access to essential services are examined as primary causes that attract populations to the city, while environmental degradation, including pollution, loss of green spaces, and increased pressure on resources, is assessed as a major consequence of rapid urban growth. Using a mixed-methods approach combining surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis, the study provides both quantitative and qualitative insights into the factors influencing urban expansion and its outcomes. The findings reveal that while urbanization offers significant economic and social benefits, it also poses critical environmental challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable urban planning strategies. This research contributes to the broader understanding of urban growth in rapidly developing regions and provides evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and urban planners in Jeddah and similar cities.

Accurate mapping of urban green space (UGS) is crucial for urban planning and ecology. High-resolution drone images are often used for UGS identification, but their high cost limits large-scale mapping. To address this, we propose SR-UGSnet, a super-resolution segmentation framework that reconstructs low-resolution remote sensing images using spatial redundancy from high-resolution data. The framework combines CNN and Transformer-based semantic segmentation to refine these images, improving segmentation from 0.8 m to 0.2 m resolution. SR-UGSnet shows robustness against mislabeled training data and achieves an overall accuracy (OA) of 83.21%-83.65% and IOU scores of 62.38%-64.23%. Our approach outperforms other greenfield mapping products, demonstrating the potential of using low-resolution imagery for high-resolution UGS segmentation.

The high urbanization rate of Ternate Island, a small volcanic island located in North Maluku Province, Indonesia, has dramatically changed the land-use patterns of the island in the last twenty years. This paper will analyze how these changes, especially forest land and agricultural land being transformed into built-up spaces, affect the recharge capacity of the groundwater and the sustainability of the water resources in general. On the basis of multi-temporal satellite images (Landsat 7 and 8 of 2009-2023), GIS-based spatial analysis, hydrological modeling, and SWOT analysis, the study indicates that the areas under built-up hindrances grew by 943.3 ha in 2009 to over 2,000 ha in 2023, whereas forest cover refers to the decline of about 24 percent. Although the slopes of Mount Gamalama have fairly high potential for natural infiltration, the rising impervious surfaces have decreased the effective groundwater recharge and the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall. Despite having registered a surplus of 38.9 million m3 of water in 2018, the current plans to keep converting land unless the situation is controlled pose a threat to long-term water security. The proposed study is an integrated management framework that incorporates the concept of green infrastructure (retention ponds, biopores), mandatory green open space regulations, and reforestation targets, as well as digital monitoring systems. Contrary to earlier studies wherein the majority of the research concentrated on mainland or larger islands, this study is the first to carry out a comprehensive spatial-hydrological evaluation with specific reference to small volcanic islands with high levels of demographic pressure within eastern Indonesia that can be transferred to other island-like situations of the world.

This study presents a systematic evaluation of age-friendly public spaces in Chinese urban villages, focusing on an empirical investigation of Xin'er Village in Chengdu. Using the Elderly-Friendly Urban Space Questionnaire (EFUSQ), data were collected from a purposive random sample of 104 elderly residents. The results indicate that street spaces exhibit relatively higher age-friendliness (accessibility, β = 0.054, p < 0.05), whereas significant deficiencies persist in public activity areas and green spaces, largely due to inadequate planning and design. Key influencing factors such as barrier-free design (β = 0.054, p < 0.05), nighttime lighting (β = 0.04, p < 0.05), and spatial cleanliness (β = 0.059, p < 0.05) were identified, providing empirical evidence for targeted urban regeneration strategies. These findings underscore the urgent need for comprehensive improvements in the planning and upgrading of urban village environments to enhance safety, accessibility, comfort, and diversity, particularly for vulnerable elderly populations. The study's main contribution lies in establishing an evidence-based framework and validating the application of the EFUSQ within the unique context of Chinese urban villages, a typical informal urban setting. It offers both theoretical insights for environmental gerontology and concrete policy recommendations for improving elderly well-being through spatial interventions.