Long-term variability of human health-related solar ultraviolet-B radiation doses from the 1980s to the end of the 21st century

C Zerefos, I Fountoulakis, K Eleftheratos… - Physiological …, 2023 - journals.physiology.org
Solar ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation has played a crucial role in the evolution of life on Earth.
UV exposure presents both risks and benefits to humans. Optimal UV-B exposure behaviors …

Environmental effects of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and interactions with climate change: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Update …

RE Neale, PW Barnes, TM Robson, PJ Neale… - Photochemical & …, 2021 - Springer
This assessment by the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP) of the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) provides the latest scientific update since our …

Stratospheric ozone, UV radiation, and climate interactions

GH Bernhard, AF Bais, PJ Aucamp… - Photochemical & …, 2023 - Springer
This assessment provides a comprehensive update of the effects of changes in stratospheric
ozone and other factors (aerosols, surface reflectivity, solar activity, and climate) on the …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of uncertainties and variations in PV modules degradation rates and lifetime predictions using physical models

I Kaaya, J Ascencio-Vásquez, KA Weiss, M Topič - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Prediction of the service lifetime of Photovoltaic (PV) modules is crucial for all PV
stakeholders. PV manufacturers benefit from setting realistic warranties and researchers can …

Does solar ultraviolet radiation play a role in COVID-19 infection and deaths? An environmental ecological study in Italy

G Isaia, H Diémoz, F Maluta, I Fountoulakis… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
A significantly stronger impact in mortality and morbidity by COVID-19 has been observed in
the northern Italian regions compared to the southern ones. The reasons of this …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of climate change on non-communicable diseases caused by altered UV radiation

C Baldermann, G Laschewski… - Journal of Health …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background UV radiation can cause serious skin and eye diseases, especially cancers. UV-
related skin cancer incidences have been increasing for decades. The determining factor for …

The evolution of Covid-19 in Italy after the spring of 2020: an unpredicted summer respite followed by a second wave

G De Natale, L De Natale, C Troise… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was particularly invasive in Italy during the period
between March and late April 2020, then decreased in both the number of infections and in …

Review on occupational personal solar UV exposure measurements

AW Schmalwieser, GR Casale, A Colosimo… - Atmosphere, 2021 - mdpi.com
During leisure time, people can decide if they want to expose themselves to solar ultraviolet
(UV) radiation and to what extent. While working, people do not have this choice. Outdoor …

UV-Index climatology for Europe based on satellite data

R Vitt, G Laschewski, AF Bais, H Diémoz… - Atmosphere, 2020 - mdpi.com
The UV-Index (UVI) is aimed at the prevention of skin cancer as well as other negative
implications of ultraviolet radiation exposure. In order to support health related applications …

Increasing solar UV radiation in Dortmund, Germany: data and trend analyses and comparison to Uccle, Belgium

S Lorenz, F Heinzl, S Bauer, M Janßen… - Photochemical & …, 2024 - Springer
Increasing solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) can raise human exposure to UVR and
adversely affect the environment. Precise measurements of ground-level solar UVR and …