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Measuring the Planet’s Health in Vibrant Shades of Green
From space, Earth appears as a blue marble. But some researchers have been studying the planet through a different-colored lens: green.
They have tried to determine which regions are particularly susceptible to some variations in climate, and which are more resilient. And after studying 14 years’ worth of NASA satellite images and tracking changes in the color of vegetation, they have developed what they’re calling the Vegetation Sensitivity Index .
A new study, published and reviewed in Nature magazine, shows the changes in shades of green (a proxy for plant health) in response to certain environmental factors — in this case, temperature, water availability and cloud cover.
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Lowering air pollution just a bit would increase life expectancy as much as eradicating lung and breast cancer
Exposure to a prevalent type of air pollution—particulate matter called PM2.5—takes one year off the average global lifespan, according to research in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
Sick cities: why urban living can be bad for your mental health
When the results were published in Nature, in 2011, media all over the world hailed the study as proof that cities send us mad. Of course it proved no such thing – but it did suggest it.
Measuring the Planet’s Health in Vibrant Shades of Green
From space, Earth appears as a blue marble. But some researchers have been studying the planet through a different-colored lens: green.
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
At the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, our staff is focused on understanding how ecosystems work. Special attention is given to resources that humans depend on, with the goal of using science to guide management and policy.
Houston Advanced Research Center
HARC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in The Woodlands, Texas dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable development. HARC's mission is to move knowledge to action to improve human well-being and the environment.
National Center for Environmental Health
CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) strives to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and their environment.
Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program
Bcerc.org is committed to educating the population about Breast Cancer, and Cannabidiol
Environmental & Energy Research
Our goal is to build on our existing strengths and promote synergistic and complementary development of energy and environmental programs.
EPA
EPA is forging a path forward to develop sustainable solutions to the nation's highest priority science needs. Our six integrated research programs provide the scientific foundation, methods, and tools the Agency needs to fulfill its mission of protecting human health and the environment.
European Commission
The EU supports research activities aimed at recommending practical ideas and technologies to help solve the environmental problems facing Europe and the world. This website explains how the Commission's Environment research programme is tackling this huge research challenge through the right policies, projects and people.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
The NIEHS supports and conducts studies to determine how exposure to chemicals or other agents in the environment may influence a variety of diseases.
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