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New Publication: Disasters collide at the intersection of extreme weather and infectious diseases
In a new publication, IRIS researchers Brian Bledsoe, Marshall Shepherd, and Meredith Welch-Devine examined the additive impacts of extreme weather events, like hurricanes, and infectious disease. Check out the abstract below: It is well understood that natural disasters interact to affect the resilience and prosperity of communities and disproportionately affect low income families and communities […]
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Examining the tradeoffs between density and green space in urban neighborhoods
Scientists are increasingly finding evidence of the importance of having green space, like parks and greenways, in urban environments. But cities also need to be able to accommodate plenty of people. In a paper recently published by IRIS affiliate Andressa Mansur, alongside lead scientist for nature-based solutions, Robert McDonald, at The Nature Conservancy, and a […]
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New article: Benefit-Cost Analysis of Green Infrastructure Investments: Application to Small Urban Projects in Hinesville, GA
Is there an economic benefit to implementing small-scale natural infrastructure projects in urban areas? IRIS researchers Scott Pippin, Craig Landry and Mohammadreza Zarei addressed that question in their recent publication, “Benefit-Cost Analysis of Green Infrastructure Investments: Application to Small Urban Projects in Hinesville, GA.” Hinesville made the perfect case study, as it’s located in the […]
