Soil, a non-renewable resource, sustains life on Earth by supporting around 95% of global
food production and providing ecosystem services such as biomass production, filtration of …

The global population has rapidly urbanized over the past century, and the urbanization rate
is projected to reach about 70% by 2050. In line with these trends and the increasing …

Climate change and landscape transformation have led to rapid expansion of peri-urban
areas globally, representing new 'laboratories' for the study of human–nature relationships …

Urban environmental quality consisting of ecological, physical, and socio-economic
components, often deteriorates due to rapid urbanization. Therefore, using Remote sensing …

Stormwater can carry pollutants accumulated on impervious surfaces in urban areas into
natural water bodies in absence of stormwater quality improvement devices. Pervious …

The fast growth of the urban population increases the demand for energy, water, and
transportation, amongst other needs. This study explores the current state and future …

Coastal cities continue to experience rapid urbanisation and population growth worldwide,
linked to the diverse economic and social benefits flowing from proximity to the sea. Growing …

Urban biodiversity faces threats from habitat loss, landscape fragmentation, and human
disturbances. Ecological networks (ENs) can enhance habitat connectivity and bolster …

Groundwater depletion is an important problem driven by population growth, land use and
land cover (LULC) change, climate change, and other factors. Groundwater depletion …

Urban hydrology is characterized by increased runoff and various pollutant sources. We
studied the spatio-temporal patterns of stormwater metal (Al, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, and Pb) …