Urban green and blue infrastructure (GBI) and associated ecosystem services (ES) are
increasingly recognized for their potential to address urban sustainability challenges. This …

First flush is a phenomenon in stormwater runoff that has been considered a topic of great
interest in the field of nonpoint source pollution. Despite several attempts to define the first …

Using 35 large and medium-sized cities data during 2007–2015, this study aims to measure
the efficiency of urban land use in different typical cities and estimate the effects of key …

Landscape characteristics and connectivity are pivotal determinants of river water quality
within the context of water quality management. They play particularly important roles in the …

In order to maximise the benefits of green infrastructure in a city's structure for urban
adaptation to climate change, there is a need to support decision-makers in the urban …

The vast development of urban areas has resulted in the increase of stormwater peak runoff
and volume. Water quality has also been adversely affected. The best management …

Abstract Changes in climate and in land use/cover can compromises water resources
availability and quality, conditioning the planning and management of these essential …

Urbanization is characterized by increased impervious cover, artificial drainage via sewers,
soil compaction, and vegetation removal, which fundamentally alters how water moves …

Driven by global climate change and urbanization, urban heat island (UHI) and urban storm
flood (USF) have become the most frequent and influential hazards in recent decades. Land …

Diffuse pollution caused by rainfall events potentially affects water quality in rivers and,
therefore, must be investigated in order to improve water quality planning and management …