Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Climate change impacts internal migration worldwide

The influence of climate change on migration, both current and future, has garnered significant attention from the public and policymakers over the past decade. A new study has provided the first comprehensive analysis of how climate factors — specifically drought and aridity — affect internal migration. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on October 15, 2024

Older adults appear less emotionally affected by heat

When the outside temperatures rise, people tend to lose their cool. That connection is well known, but a new study found that emotional responses to heat are highly individualized and only one factor moderated it — age. Overall, researchers found that the actual temperature at which the majority of people felt uncomfortable during a hot […]

Published on October 15, 2024

Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments

Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done at a structural or environmental level for higher education institutions to ensure learning and well-being among all students. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on October 15, 2024