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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Researchers discover surprising factor that can make cities healthier: 'Could reduce the number of annual premature deaths'
Researchers discover surprising factor that can make cities healthier: 'Could reduce the number of annual premature deaths' Researchers say adding more greenery to cities helps improve residents' health, but there's one major caveat: Location matters. Situating more green spaces in densely populated areas will save the most human lives, per Mongabay, which summarized the new report. Meanwhile, adding green spaces to areas with the least amount of nature comes in second from a life-saving perspective. The study analyzed 96 cities across 48 countries and six continents that have committed to confronting the climate crisis through C40 Cities. The research team found that adding green spaces near population centers or in areas with the least amount of existing nature could provide 2.7 and 1.4 to 1.7 times the health benefits of adding green spaces uniformly across urban areas. Five Indian cities — Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai — were included in the research and showed significant life-saving potential with added green space. India ranks as the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion residents, per United States Census Bureau data. "Across the five cities, increasing green area by 1% could reduce the number of annual premature deaths by 875-2,439, depending on where you add green spaces," one of the study's authors, Greta K. Martin, told Mongabay. This new information comes as researchers continue to uncover the many health benefits of green spaces in urban environments. One study discovered a strong association between perceived green space exposure and reduced anxiety. Another found that spending time in residential gardens was linked to a decreased risk of certain cancers, including breast and uterine. And one group of researchers discovered that spending just 10 minutes in nature can help adults with mental illness. These same green spaces also provide habitat and food for a variety of species, including pollinators. Despite the benefits of green spaces, the authors of the new study acknowledged that implementation could prove challenging in some areas. "The feasibility of increasing greenspace or expanding population access to nature by 1% varies across C40 cities," they stated. "Some cities have climates where maintaining greenspaces is water-intensive and cost-prohibitive, and others have dense urban cores, where adding nature could require extensive urban landscape changes, including building demolition." However, Martin maintained that green spaces are a win for communities. Do you think your city has good air quality? Definitely Somewhat Depends on the time of year Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. "Adding green spaces is one piece of creating healthier cities," Martin told Mongabay. "Clean air, walkability, and safety are all important to getting the most health benefits from urban green spaces." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Associated Press
27-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
How City-Wide Travel Is Being Made More Accessible
Beyond its bicycles and boats, this Dutch capital city sees half a million daily trips on its trains. Find out how a seamless tap-in, tap-out city-wide system is making it easier than ever for people like 90-year-old Clary to explore her favourite city. Mastercard has been transforming transit in cities across the globe, making it easier for riders to get from A to B with just a simple tap. Nowhere is that more prominently on display than in the Netherlands, one of the first countries to launch nationwide contactless acceptance – meaning you can board a train with what's already in your wallet, no paper tickets required. Mastercard worked with BBC Storyworks and C40 Cities as part of their 'Transforming Cities' series to spotlight Amsterdam's journey toward frictionless, more sustainable urban mobility. The short film follows Clary, a 90-year-old native of the Netherlands, and her granddaughter Lotty as they navigate the city using the country's' nationwide open-loop transit system—enabled by Mastercard. Their story is a powerful reminder of how inclusive, accessible technology can connect generations and communities the freedom to travel seamlessly, priceless! About Mastercard Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential. Watch the full film here Follow along Mastercard's journey to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Mastercard
Fashion Value Chain
23-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Mars in Partnership with C40 Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ in India, Pilots the Programme in Bengaluru
First of its kind program catalyzes a global movement of pet-friendly and climate-resilient cities fit for future generations A new partnership with C40 Cities empowers mayors to increase access to pet-friendly and climate-resilient green spaces with an initial focus on Bengaluru, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Bangkok Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program in India -helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their pets. Better Cities for Pets is expanding to India; Launched Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets, and the Planet featuring Bengaluru's iconic Cubbon Park The expanded program invests more than $1 million globally focused on increasing access to more green spaces and pet-friendly places, aiming to benefit 10 million people and pets around the world by 2030. This global initiative is powered by a strategic partnership with C40 Cities, one of the world's largest networks of nearly 100 mayors of the world's leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Since 2017, BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ has supported cities, focusing on key features pet parents need and want in their community. Through its expanded global focus, Mars is putting pet parents at the heart of urban life, fostering vibrant, pet-friendly cities that are not only kinder to the planet but also uplift thriving pet-friendly businesses in communities around the world including India. The benefits of owning a pet are undeniable. In India 79% of pet parents say their pet has had a positive impact on their mental well-being and more than half 69% in India say their pet has improved their social life-sparking conversations, connections, and even new friendships. Pets play a powerful role in strengthening community bonds and enhancing city life. Ikdeep Singh, Global President of Mars Pet Nutrition, comments, 'With the urban pet population set to rise by almost 10% by 2030, Mars is more committed than ever to improving city living for millions of pets and pet parents around the world. Giving pet parents a voice in how our cities are designed for the future won't just benefit our pets – it will contribute to healthier communities and a better planet for all. Because a better city for pets is a better city for all.' In India, the Better Cities for Pets™ program is being piloted in Bengaluru, a city known for its growing urban pet population and vibrant community of pet lovers. With support from Mars India, this initiative is bringing together city planners, citizen groups, and local NGOs to co-create greener, safer, and more inclusive spaces for pets and their families. The program is inviting public-private partnerships to collaboratively shape a blueprint for a more pet-friendly Bengaluru, developed in partnership with C40 Cities. This city-specific roadmap will serve as a model for how Indian metros can integrate pet-friendly and climate-resilient solutions into urban planning. More pet-friendly, resilient green spaces Together with C40 Cities, the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program has the ambition to drive a global movement toward pet-friendly, climate-resilient cities designed for future generations. 'At Mars, we believe pets make life better-and that belief is shaping how we think about the future of our cities, our emotional wellbeing, and the spaces we share,' said Salil Murthy, Managing Director, Mars Petcare India. 'As Indian cities grow denser, pets are becoming vital anchors of emotional resilience and urban living. The Better Cities for Pets program brings this to life, starting in Bengaluru, known for its pet-friendly parks and civic engagement. Were proud to launch India's first pet-inclusive urban initiative here, with plans to expand nationwide.' Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, comments, 'Green space in cities is vital to ensuring peoples well-being. Places to walk, relax in and enjoy are critical. Theyre also vitally important in the face of increasing climate disasters like flooding. This partnership with Mars will accelerate support to cities to build resilience and improve access to green space for people and their pets. Our Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet provides tangible actions for cities to design people and pet-friendly urban environments.' At the heart of this partnership is the launch of a first-of-its-kind Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet where Cubbon Park has been featured. Designed to inspire and equip city leaders, the playbook offers practical guidance for greener urban spaces-from tree-lined sidewalks to parks and public squares-that support biodiversity, improve mental and physical health, and strengthen climate resilience. Mars and C40 Cities will work hand-in-hand with cities, starting in Bengaluru, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, and Bangkok, to bring the playbook to life through local initiatives that enhance green spaces for pets, people, and the planet. More pet-friendly places 11% of global urban pet parents feel owning a dog limits where they can go, highlighting the need for more pet-friendly places in cities. In India, 56% of pet parents view their neighborhoods as pet-friendly well above the global average as per the recent Mars Global Pet Parent Survey.
Korea Herald
09-06-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
With Just 40% of Urban Pet Parents Calling Their Neighborhoods Pet-Friendly, Mars Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ to Help People and Pets Thrive
LONDON, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program around the world—helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their pets. The expanded program invests more than $1 million focused on increasing access to more green spaces and pet-friendly places, aiming to benefit 10 million people and pets around the world by 2030. This global initiative is powered by a strategic partnership with C40 Cities, one of the world's largest networks of mayors focused on climate action. In addition, Mars is expanding its partnership with Tripadvisor to help connect people with more pet-friendly places to make travel easier. Since 2017, BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ has supported cities, focusing on key features pet parents need and want in their community. Through its expanded global focus, Mars is putting pet parents at the heart of urban life, fostering vibrant, pet-friendly cities that are not only kinder to the planet but also uplift thriving pet-friendly businesses in communities around the world. The benefits of owning a pet are undeniable. Globally, 83% of pet parents say their pet has had a positive impact on their mental well-being 1, and more than half (54%) say their pet has improved their social life—sparking conversations, connections, and even new friendships. Pets play a powerful role in strengthening community bonds and enhancing city life. Ikdeep Singh, Global President of Mars Pet Nutrition, comments:"With the urban pet population set to rise by almost 10% by 2030, Mars is more committed than ever to improving city living for millions of pets and pet parents around the world. Giving pet parents a voice in how our cities are designed for the future won't just benefit our pets – it will contribute to healthier communities and a better planet for all. Because a better city for pets is a better city for all." More pet-friendly, resilient green spaces: Together with C40 Cities, the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program has the ambition to drive a global movement toward pet-friendly, climate-resilient cities designed for future generations. At the heart of this partnership is the launch a first-of-its-kind Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet. Designed to inspire and equip city leaders, the playbook offers practical guidance for greener urban spaces—from tree-lined sidewalks to parks and public squares—that support biodiversity, improve mental and physical health, and strengthen climate resilience. Mars and C40 Cities will work hand-in-hand with cities, starting in London, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Bengaluru, and Bangkok, to bring the playbook to life through local initiatives that enhance green spaces for pets, people, and the planet. Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, comments: "Green space in cities is vital to ensuring people's well-being. Places to walk, relax in and enjoy are critical. They're also vitally important in the face of increasing climate disasters like flooding. This partnership with Mars will accelerate support to cities to build resilience and improve access to green space for people and their pets. Our Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet provides tangible actions for cities to design people and pet-friendly urban environments." Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40 Cities, said: "Everyone should be able to enjoy safe, green spaces – including with our pets. London is proud to be one of Europe's most pet-friendly cities, where people and their pets can relax and enjoy a healthy, green environment. I'm happy to support this funding to keep making life better for both people and their pets here in London, and to help other cities do the same." More pet-friendly places: 11% of global urban pet parents feel owning a dog limits where they can go 2, highlighting the need for more pet-friendly places in cities. After a successful pilot in the U.S., Mars is also expanding its Tripadvisor and CESAR® partnership to the UK and Italy, and with MY DOG® in Australia, encouraging more pet-friendly businesses across the globe. This builds on the 5,000 new pet-friendly places identified on Tripadvisor in the past year. 1 Mars x Calm Research 2025 2 Mars Global Pet Parent Study 2024 ABOUT MARS: Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, SNICKERS® and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH™ offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom—inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. ABOUT C40 CITIES: C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world's leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global heating in line with the Paris Agreement and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. We work alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to support mayors to halve emissions by 2030 and help phase out fossil use while increasing urban climate resilience and equity. The current co-chairs of C40 are Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom, and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the Board. C40's work is made possible by our three strategic funders: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children's Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania. To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit o ur website or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. ABOUT TRIPADVISOR: Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use Tripadvisor's website and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps. * Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, May 2025 ** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
Cision Canada
09-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
With Just 40% of Urban Pet Parents Calling Their Neighborhoods Pet-Friendly, Mars Expands BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ to Help People and Pets Thrive
First of its kind program catalyzes a global movement of pet-friendly and climate-resilient cities fit for future generations A new partnership with C40 Cities empowers mayors to increase access to pet-friendly and climate-resilient green spaces with an initial focus on London, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Bengaluru, and Bangkok An expansion of its collaboration with Tripadvisor will foster more pet-friendly places and communities across new countries LONDON, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ -- Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in pet care products and services, is expanding its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program around the world—helping more cities become pet-friendly and making it easier for people to enjoy life with their pets. The expanded program invests more than $1 million focused on increasing access to more green spaces and pet-friendly places, aiming to benefit 10 million people and pets around the world by 2030. This global initiative is powered by a strategic partnership with C40 Cities, one of the world's largest networks of mayors focused on climate action. In addition, Mars is expanding its partnership with Tripadvisor to help connect people with more pet-friendly places to make travel easier. Since 2017, BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ has supported cities, focusing on key features pet parents need and want in their community. Through its expanded global focus, Mars is putting pet parents at the heart of urban life, fostering vibrant, pet-friendly cities that are not only kinder to the planet but also uplift thriving pet-friendly businesses in communities around the world. The benefits of owning a pet are undeniable. Globally, 83% of pet parents say their pet has had a positive impact on their mental well-being 1, and more than half (54%) say their pet has improved their social life—sparking conversations, connections, and even new friendships. Pets play a powerful role in strengthening community bonds and enhancing city life. Ikdeep Singh, Global President of Mars Pet Nutrition, comments:"With the urban pet population set to rise by almost 10% by 2030, Mars is more committed than ever to improving city living for millions of pets and pet parents around the world. Giving pet parents a voice in how our cities are designed for the future won't just benefit our pets – it will contribute to healthier communities and a better planet for all. Because a better city for pets is a better city for all." More pet-friendly, resilient green spaces: Together with C40 Cities, the BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program has the ambition to drive a global movement toward pet-friendly, climate-resilient cities designed for future generations. At the heart of this partnership is the launch a first-of-its-kind Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet. Designed to inspire and equip city leaders, the playbook offers practical guidance for greener urban spaces—from tree-lined sidewalks to parks and public squares—that support biodiversity, improve mental and physical health, and strengthen climate resilience. Mars and C40 Cities will work hand-in-hand with cities, starting in London, Los Angeles, São Paulo, Bengaluru, and Bangkok, to bring the playbook to life through local initiatives that enhance green spaces for pets, people, and the planet. Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, comments: "Green space in cities is vital to ensuring people's well-being. Places to walk, relax in and enjoy are critical. They're also vitally important in the face of increasing climate disasters like flooding. This partnership with Mars will accelerate support to cities to build resilience and improve access to green space for people and their pets. Our Urban Nature Playbook for People, Pets and the Planet provides tangible actions for cities to design people and pet-friendly urban environments." Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London and Co-Chair of C40 Cities, said: "Everyone should be able to enjoy safe, green spaces – including with our pets. London is proud to be one of Europe's most pet-friendly cities, where people and their pets can relax and enjoy a healthy, green environment. I'm happy to support this funding to keep making life better for both people and their pets here in London, and to help other cities do the same." More pet-friendly places: 11% of global urban pet parents feel owning a dog limits where they can go 2, highlighting the need for more pet-friendly places in cities. After a successful pilot in the U.S., Mars is also expanding its Tripadvisor and CESAR® partnership to the UK and Italy, and with MY DOG® in Australia, encouraging more pet-friendly businesses across the globe. This builds on the 5,000 new pet-friendly places identified on Tripadvisor in the past year. 1 Mars x Calm Research 2025 2 Mars Global Pet Parent Study 2024 ABOUT MARS: Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a $50bn+ family-owned business, our diverse and expanding portfolio of leading pet care products and veterinary services support pets all around the world and our quality snacking and food products delight millions of people every day. We produce some of the world's best-loved brands including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, CESAR®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M's®, SNICKERS® and BEN'S ORIGINAL™. Our international networks of pet hospitals, including BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, VCA™ and ANICURA™ span preventive, general, specialty, and emergency veterinary care, and our global veterinary diagnostics business ANTECH™ offers breakthrough capabilities in pet diagnostics. The Mars Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom—inspire our 150,000 Associates to act every day to help create a better world for people, pets and the planet. For more information about Mars, please visit Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. ABOUT C40 CITIES: C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world's leading cities working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone, everywhere, can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to limit global heating in line with the Paris Agreement and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. We work alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to support mayors to halve emissions by 2030 and help phase out fossil use while increasing urban climate resilience and equity. The current co-chairs of C40 are Mayor Sadiq Khan of London, United Kingdom, and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown, Sierra Leone; three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the Board. C40's work is made possible by our three strategic funders: Bloomberg Philanthropies, Children's Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania. To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit o ur website or follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use Tripadvisor's website and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before. With more than a billion reviews and contributions, travelers turn to Tripadvisor to find deals on accommodations, book experiences, reserve tables at delicious restaurants and discover great places nearby. Tripadvisor LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tripadvisor, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIP). The subsidiaries of Tripadvisor, Inc. own and operate a portfolio of travel media brands and businesses, operating under various websites and apps. * Source: SimilarWeb, unique users de-duplicated monthly, May 2025 ** Source: Tripadvisor internal log files
