Urban areas face rising land surface temperatures (LST) and increased air pollution due to
urbanization and industrialization. The consistent rise in LST impacts lives of the residents …

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the changes in land-use and land-cover
(LULC) emerges as a persistent and significant threat, profoundly impacting the stability of …

Urbanization is a complex phenomenon that has a profound impact on natural resources,
economies, climate dynamics, and community structures. This study sets out to analyze the …

Assessing the socioeconomic development of rural areas is important for the targeted
implementation of rural revitalization in China, especially after three years of COVID-19 …

Abstract In South Asia, there is a rising prevalence of chronic diseases. Yet, there is a dearth
of evidence regarding the relationship between green spaces and physical health in South …

Land cover change research is salient in providing information for land use planning and
management in urban areas. This study therefore analysed land cover change in four local …

Green spaces play a critical role in enhancing the urban environment, improving livability,
and providing essential ecosystem services. A city should have at least 25% green space …

Global metropolises and their needs for green space are rising due to demographic
urbanization. Some phenomena contradicted to prevailing understanding have been …

Water ecosystem services in the upper Yangtze River basin (UYRB) provide essential
ecological and economic benefits. This study evaluated the spatiotemporal changes in water …

As climate change intensifies with more frequent and severe flood events, urban areas face
increasing challenges to protect population wellbeing. Amid urban development challenges …