The frequency and intensity of extreme heat events have been increasing due to the
combined effects of global climate change and urbanization. Urban green infrastructure …

Urbanization intensifies urban heat and compromises thermal comfort. However, few studies
have examined the interactions of Urban Heat Island (UHI) between neighboring cities and …

Sand and dust storms (SDS) pose a wide range of hazards to human society, affecting
people in drylands and beyond. This paper, based on a wide-ranging review of the scientific …

This study aims to empirically investigate heat stress of urban greenways, identify suitable
routes for pedestrians, understand the riskiest sections and most critical periods, and …

Climate change-induced hazards increasingly threaten healthcare systems worldwide,
amplifying the frequency and severity of disasters and their adverse health effects. This …

Increasing land surface temperature (LST) and urban heat island intensity (UHII) have been
reported to be closely associated with a large number of environmental issues …

Global climate change has a significant impact on fish survival and the aquaculture industry.
Even highly adaptable organisms like Siluriformes fish are susceptible to these effects. This …

The growing impact of climate change, including extreme weather events, represents a
significant challenge for humanity. With most of the world's population living in urban areas …

Background The ability of hospitals to provide special care services for critically ill or injured
patients during emergencies and disasters poses very significant challenges that …

Current efforts to adapt to climate change are not sufficient to reduce projected impacts.
Vulnerability assessments are essential to allocate resources where they are needed most …