[HTML][HTML] Integration of circular economy and urban metabolism for a resilient waste-based sustainable urban environment

K Ragazou, G Zournatzidou, G Sklavos, N Sariannidis - Urban Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
An unsustainable rate of resource production and consumption is evident in urban
environments. The absence of innovative approaches in conjunction with the exponential …

Exploring the scale effect of urban thermal environment through XGBoost model

J He, Y Shi, L Xu, Z Lu, M Feng, J Tang… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The urban thermal environment constitutes a significant aspect of the urban physical
environment and warrants consideration in urban planning. Nonetheless, the nonlinear …

Impact of urban renewal on urban heat island: Study of renewal processes and thermal effects

S Zheng, X Chen, Y Liu - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2023 - Elsevier
This study examines the impact of different types and processes of urban renewal on the
urban heat island (UHI) effect. The research categorizes renewal projects based on changes …

[HTML][HTML] Green strategies for improving urban microclimate and air quality: A case study of an Italian industrial district and facility

C Ciacci, N Banti, V Di Naso, F Bazzocchi - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Densely built areas are affected by higher air-pollutant concentrations, representing a
significant risk to public health. At the same time, urban settlements have a remarkable …

Effectiveness of potential strategies to mitigate surface urban heat island: A comprehensive investigation using high-resolution thermal observations from an …

S Li, Y Zhu, H Wan, Q ** urban agglomerations and establishing metropolitan areas have led to urban
heat islands breaking through the original single urban scale to form regional heat islands …

Impact of urban trees on carbon dioxide exchange: Mechanistic pathways, environmental controls, and feedback

ZH Wang, P Li, C Wang, X Yang - Journal of Environmental Management, 2025 - Elsevier
The increase of carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentration in the atmosphere is held responsible
for global climate changes. To meet the objective of achieving carbon neutrality and kee** …

Exploring the seasonal effects of urban morphology on land surface temperature in urban functional zones

Y Liu, W Zhang, W Liu, Z Tan, S Hu, Z Ao, J Li… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Rapid urbanization intensifies the urban heat island (UHI) effect, leading to a multitude of
urban challenges. It is important to conduct comprehensive research to understand the …