Jason Vargo is an assistant scientist with the Global Health Institute and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies with a background in urban environmental planning and public health. His work explores the impact of urban planning decisions on the environment and human health. His publications cover topics such as the health effects of climate change in urban areas and the influence of urban design on routine physical activity. Jason's contributions to the field also include calls to increase the consideration of cities in environmental studies.
Vargo's work and ideas have appeared in peer-reviewed publications, books, and in popular media including Huffington Post, Scientific American, TEDx, and Smithsonian Magazine.
