Purpose of Review Air pollution significantly affects health, causing up to 7 million premature
deaths annually with an even larger number of hospitalizations and days of sick leave. …

Background The systematic evaluation of the results of time-series studies of air pollution is
challenged by differences in model specification and publication bias. Methods We …

Particulate matter (PM) is the major air pollution problem with health impacts in Estonia. The
prevailing sources of particles are traffic and local heating. In this study, we quantified the …

Background Hearing loss affects access to spoken language, which can affect cognition and
development, and can negatively affect social wellbeing. We present updated estimates …

In order to develop climate resilient urban areas and reduce emissions, several opportunities
exist starting from conscious planning and design of green (and blue) spaces in these …

Background Exposure to cold or hot temperatures is associated with premature deaths. We
aimed to evaluate the global, regional, and national mortality burden associated with non-…

Cities across the globe recognise their role in climate mitigation and are acting to reduce
carbon emissions. Knowing whether cities set ambitious climate and energy targets is critical …

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global mean temperature rise this century to well below 2
C above pre-industrial levels. This target has wide-ranging implications for Europe and its …

Urban areas are pivotal to global adaptation and mitigation efforts. But how do cities actually
perform in terms of climate change response? This study sheds light on the state of urban …

Background Many regions of the world are now facing more frequent and unprecedentedly
large wildfires. However, the association between wildfire-related PM 2·5 and mortality has …