We provide a systemic overview of the current situation where people and nature are dynamically intertwined and embedded in the biosphere, placing shocks and extreme events as part of this dynamic; humanity has become the major force in shaping the future of the Earth system as a whole; and ...
The public sphere, which until recently has been maintained by a confluence of traditional media, academic institutions, news organizations, governments, and the public itself, has now been privatized by the large-scale algorithmic curation of the major platforms, which coordinate and steer the opinio...
Planetary Health is at the core of this. 3. Major threats to human health and the health of the planet The concept of Planetary Health is based on the understanding that human health and human civilization depend on flourishing and balanced natural systems and the wise stewardship of those ...
Water is a major factor in global warming. Global warming increased the temperature of the earth which increases the volume of water and in turn the rising of sea-levels, which affects the climate. Although it would seem that the melting of Artic ice would contribute to rising sea...
Furthermore, investigations into behavioral trends, such as the choice of specific natural settings for leisure activities or participation in nature-based activities, highlight the importance of personal preferences (Carrus et al., 2013, Hoyle et al., 2019, Ladle et al., 2018, Pett et al., ...
We should rethink individual and collective positions that promote and sustain the health of the planet and people in an era of increasing uncertainty and unpredictability concerning various threats to our lives and the livelihoods of all living species
UK; norman.vanrhijn@manchester.ac.uk * Correspondence: mike.bromley@manchester.ac.uk Abstract: Human activities have significantly impacted the environment and are changing our climate in ways that will have major consequences for ourselves, and endanger animal, plant and microbial life on Earth. Ri...