The influence of vegetated land cover on the land surface has been extensively explored in
urban environmental studies, both regionally and globally. However, addressing the …

Urbanization and industrialization are widespread in China, but spatial form changes during
urban sprawl are not explored in depth. This paper investigated the variation of the local …

Many studies have observed the crucial role of vegetated local climate zone (LCZ) types in
mitigating the surface urban heat island (SUHI) effect. However, research analyzing the …

Rapid urbanization has resulted in the substantial population growth in metropolitan areas.
However, existing research on population change of the cities predominantly draws on grid …

Global climate change is causing various negative impacts on urban ecosystems and
energy systems. To effectively mitigate and adapt to these changes, it is important to …

This study comprehensively explores China's urban green economy through an indicator
framework constructed using the super-efficient SBM model. We assess the green economic …

Traditional analyses of urban–rural gradients and urban forms often encounter uncertainties
related to subjective urban center point selection, oversight of the three-dimensional city …

The urbanization process has significantly intensified surface urban heat island (SUHI)
effects in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR). However, understanding the evolution of …

Urbanization and changes in urban spaces have caused severe environmental and social
problems in large Brazilian cities. As such, this study presents a methodological proposal to …

High urban temperatures affect city livability and may be harmful for inhabitants. Analyzing
spatial and temporal differences in surface temperature and the thermal impact of urban …