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Press releasePublished on 28 April 2025

Coping with stress in a noisy environment: Urban green spaces are islands of relaxation

Dübendorf, 28.04.2025 — It is hardly surprising that green spaces in noisy cities offer people respite from stress. However, a comprehensive study by Empa and WSL shows for the first time for Switzerland how much these recreational spaces actually affect physical and mental stress management.

Test subject with VR glasses in the AuraLab