Climate Action

In this study, the authors examine how background climatic condition and urban morphology can influence urban heat island effects.
In this study, the authors analyse local surface urban heat island during 2003–2018 using satellite observations over 536 cities worldwide. Spatiotemporal patterns and mechanisms of the surface urban heat island are tightly linked with climate-vegetation conditions.
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The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 20, January 2024

This article links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), highlighting the urgent need for effective management and reduction of tobacco product waste, which poses significant environmental hazards. By advocating for policies that classify tobacco waste as hazardous and emphasizing the importance of extended producer responsibility, the article underscores the necessity of holding tobacco companies accountable for their environmental impact, thereby contributing to sustainable practices and protecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

High soil temperature is a key environmental factor threatening food production in hot climates, especially in the era of global warming. Additionally, high soil evaporation under sunlight leads to significant water loss. Currently, there is a lack of effective and feasible soil management methods during hot seasons. This paper presents a soil-cooling strategy based on radiative cooling mulch.

Elsevier,

Quaternary Science Advances, Volume 12, October 2023

The article discusses how the Himalayan city of Joshimath is facing multiple natural hazards and disasters, including sinking and land subsidence, which are exacerbated by climate change and rapid urbanization, highlighting the need for sustainable planning and management to address these climate-related challenges
Water yield services on the Qingzang Plateau (QP) have profound impacts on the social and economic development of China as well as other parts of Asia. This study analyzes spatiotemporal variations of water yield on the Qingzang Plateau over the past three decades (1982-2015) and driving factors, one of which is lake changes influenced by glacial meltwater caused by global warming. The findings provide scientific support for formulating regional water resources policy, social and economic development planning and other macro decisions for the QP.
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