Viniece L. Jennings

Will biodiversity actions yield healthy places? A systematic review of human health outcomes associated with biodiversity‐focused urban greening

Erica N. Spotswood, Myla F. J. Aronson, Micaela Bazo, Erin E. Beller et autres

Abstract There is growing interest in using urban greening projects to support biodiversity. While there are many potential co‐benefits, the health outcomes resulting from biodiversity‐supporting activities have yet to be synthesized. We conducted a systematic review of health outcomes associated with seven …

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Green spaces and social bonds: Investigating associations of parks and greenness with online social connectedness (via Facebook) across the United States

Hansen Li, Li Fu, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Lincoln R. Larson et autres

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Greenspace proximity in relation to sleep health among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of US women

Symielle A. Gaston, Chandra L. Jackson, Gregory N. Bratman, Erline Martinez-Miller et autres

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Greenspace proximity in relation to sleep health among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of US women

Symielle A. Gaston, Marina R. Sweeney, Shubhangi Patel, Viniece L. Jennings et autres

Sleep is essential for overall health. Greenspace may contribute to sleep health through, for instance, improving mood, reducing sleep disruptors (e.g., poor air quality), and promoting physical activity. Although greenspace likely differs across populations, few studies have included diverse populations. To investigate …

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Place-Based Conservation in Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: The Importance of Engagement with Underrepresented Communities

Viniece L. Jennings, Kelly M. San Antonio, Lalah Choice, Queriah Simpson et autres

Through the years, research has described the importance of community-based approaches in the management of coastal and marine ecosystems. Coastal and marine issues are multifaceted and require place-specific approaches developed in partnership with vulnerable communities who are impacted by environmental stressors. Place-based …

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Confronting the Realities of Climate Change

Natasha K DeJarnett, Viniece L. Jennings, Neha Pathak

This chapter shares well-established scientific evidence to explain that: climate change is real, it is happening, and it will continue to impact environmental health and justice. Importantly, it highlights the unequal distribution of climate impacts, including impacts on specific populations, such as …

The Dynamic Relationship between Social Cohesion and Urban Green Space in Diverse Communities: Opportunities and Challenges to Public Health

Viniece L. Jennings, Alessandro Rigolon, Jasmine Robinson Thompson, Athena Murray et autres

Social cohesion is a key factor within social determinants of health and well-being. Urban green spaces can provide environments that potentially facilitate meaningful and positive social interactions that promote social cohesion, equity, human health, and well-being. However, the lack of integration of …

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Advancing green space equity via policy change: A scoping review and research agenda

Alessandro Rigolon, Rexford Osei Owusu, Marisol Becerra, Yuan Cheng et autres

Quantifying Nature: Introducing NatureScore TM and NatureDose TM as Health Analysis and Promotion Tools

Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Jared R. Hanley, Christopher R. Bailey, Timothy Beatley et autres

The Value of Nature Exposure in the 21st CenturyHumanity is undergoing a monumental shift.People have rapidly moved from a largely natural, outdoor existence to life in built, urban settings.Most places where people live and work differ dramatically from the ones we occupied …

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Chapter 12 : Built Environment, Urban Systems, and Cities. Fifth National Climate Assessment

Eric K. Chu, M. M. Fry, Jayajit Chakraborty, So‐Min Cheong et autres

Urban Areas Are Major Drivers of Climate ChangeConsumption of food, energy, water, and materials is a major driver of global climate change, and these consumption activities are disproportionately concentrated in urban and suburban areas (virtually certain, very high confidence).Human consumption and economic …

“I Can’t Breathe”: Examining the Legacy of American Racism on Determinants of Health and the Ongoing Pursuit of Environmental Justice

Jennifer D. Roberts, Katherine L. Dickinson, Marccus D. Hendricks, Viniece L. Jennings

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: "I can't breathe" were the last words spoken by Eric Garner (July 17, 2014), Javier Ambler (March 28, 2019), Elijah McClain (August 30, 2019), Manuel Ellis (March 3, 2020), and George Floyd (May 25, 2020). These were all African …

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4 New Year’s resolutions for a healthier environment in 2022

Viniece L. Jennings

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