Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 37 - 37
Published: Dec. 28, 2024
Surface
urban
heat
island
intensity
(SUHII)
is
a
critical
indicator
of
the
(UHI)
effect.
However,
discrepancies
in
estimation
methods
may
introduce
uncertainty
SUHII
values.
While
previous
studies
have
examined
responses
to
different
at
large
scales,
further
analysis
needed
for
plateau
cities
southwestern
China,
which
complex
geographical
features.
This
study
investigates
spatiotemporal
patterns
and
influencing
factors
200
across
China
via
nine
that
incorporate
rural
ranges
elevation-based
conditions.
The
results
show
that:
(1)
annual
average
daytime
nighttime
these
were
0.97
±
0.78
°C
(mean
std)
0.21
0.87
°C,
respectively.
For
22%
during
day
26%
night,
choice
resulted
transformation
between
surface
(SUHI)
cold
(SUCI)
due
exclusion
pixels
more
than
±50
m
from
median
elevation.
Compared
with
other
regions,
high-altitude
exhibited
slightly
lower
but
significantly
higher
because
atmospheric
pressure
areas,
limits
conduction
retention
heat.
Consequently,
dissipates
quickly
increasing
(2)
mean
ΔSUHIIAD
(absolute
difference
values
methods)
was
0.51
0.01
0.44
0.02
night.
(3)
In
cities,
all
methods,
correlation
stronger,
highlighting
their
sensitivity
both
environmental
anthropogenic
influences.
These
enhance
our
understanding
UHI
dynamics
highlight
importance
considering
appropriate
definitions
varying
characteristics.
Trees Forests and People,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16, P. 100561 - 100561
Published: May 10, 2024
The
population
and
economic
growth
in
cities
significantly
contribute
to
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions,
making
them
potential
protagonists
mitigating
these
emissions.
However,
there
is
a
lack
of
research
on
carbon
areas
the
Brazilian
northeastern
interior.
In
this
context,
study
analyzed
urban
squares
as
elements
for
climate
change
mitigation
global
warming,
highlighting
importance
spaces
local
biodiversity
sustainability
cities,
providing
basis
future
related
theme
region.
Six
were
selected
three
conurbated
municipalities
(Barbalha,
Crato
Juazeiro
do
Norte,
Ceará
State)
semiarid
zone,
encompassing
all
individuals
with
diameter
at
breast
height
(DBH)
≥
5cm.
Carbon
quantification
occurred
through
direct
means
(analysis
leaf,
fine
branch,
stem
samples)
indirect
means,
using
DBH
calculate
biomass
carbon.
A
total
554
from
39
species
18
families
recorded,
Fabaceae,
Arecaceae,
Bignoniaceae
being
prominent.
Shannon
index
(H')
ranged
0.85
2.45,
Simpson
(C')
0.35
0.88,
Pielou
evenness
(J')
0.38
0.86.
Mean
contents
varied
47.5%
57.2%
different
tree
compartments,
Schinus
terebinthifolia
Raddi
standing
out
high
organic
matter
values
(96.2%)
content
(55.9%)
leaves.
Praça
da
Sé
(Crato)
presented
highest
concentrations
plant
stored
significant
amount
sequestered
(709.24t).
Over
one
year,
an
increase
0.29
t/ha−1
1.04
CO2
was
observed.
results
highlight
fundamental
square
flora,
identifying
crucial
allies
capture
storage
reducing
GHG
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(19), P. 8698 - 8698
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
The
construction
of
urban
agglomerations
around
Poyang
Lake
is
an
important
starting
point
the
strategy
for
improvement
central
China,
but
spatial
agglomeration
industry
and
population
brings
great
pressure
to
ecological
environment.
It
practical
value
explore
impact
rapid
urbanization
on
water
use
efficiency
functional
areas.
Considering
undesired
output
industrial
production,
this
paper
adopts
SE-SBM
model
measure
green
efficiency,
comprehensively
considers
different
aspects
Lake,
empirically
tests
its
inhibiting
or
boosting
effect
explores
spillover
with
help
a
metrology
model.
results
show
that
(1)
shows
overall
upward
trend,
cities
significantly
higher
than
non-central
continues
state
diffusion;
(2)
social
urbanization,
environmental
balanced
can
improve
while
industrialization
inhibits
in
efficiency;
(3)
considering
factor,
there
are
significant
positive
local
effects
between
urbanization;
(4)
original
pass
significance
test
by
replacing
output-oriented
input-oriented
non-oriented
study
area
extended
Jiangxi
Province,
basically
consistent.
We
should
adhere
new
type
improves
well-being
friendly
environment,
rationally
plan
pattern
agglomerations,
threshold
undertaking
transfer,
promote
flow
sharing
production
factors.
Urban Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(5), P. 137 - 137
Published: April 23, 2025
The
effects
of
climate
change
are
particularly
pronounced
in
cities,
where
urban
green
infrastructure—such
as
trees,
parks,
and
spaces—plays
a
vital
role
both
adaptation
mitigation.
This
study
assesses
the
carbon
sequestration
potential
forests
Budapest,
capital
city
Hungary,
which
lies
at
intersection
Great
Hungarian
Plain
Buda
Hills,
is
traversed
by
Danube
River.
characterized
temperate
with
hot
summers
cold
winters,
diverse
range
soil
types,
including
shallow
Leptosols
Cambisols
limestone
dolomite
hills
Buda,
well-developed
Luvisols
Regosols
valleys,
Fluvisols
Arenosols
flood-affected
areas
Pest,
Technosols
found
on
sides
city.
assessment
utilizes
data
from
National
Forestry
Database
Copernicus
Land
Monitoring
Service
High
Resolution
Layer
Tree
Cover
Density.
results
show
that
Budapest’s
trees
contribute
an
estimated
annual
offset
−41,338
tCO2,
approximately
1%
city’s
total
emissions.
Pest
exhibit
notable
differences
storage,
age
class
structure,
tree
species
composition,
naturalness.
On
side,
older
semi-natural
dominated
native
primarily
act
situ
reservoirs,
limited
additional
capacity
due
to
their
age,
slower
growth,
longer
rotation
periods.
In
contrast,
Pest-side
forests,
extensively
managed
introduced
plantations,
contain
higher
proportion
non-native
such
black
locust
(Robinia
pseudoacacia)
hybrid
poplars
(Populus
×
euramericana).
Despite
harsher
climatic
conditions,
perform
better
sink
compared
those
they
younger,
lower
stocks
but
rates.
Our
findings
provide
valuable
insights
for
development
climate-resilient
forestry
planning
strategies,
emphasizing
importance
enhancing
long-term
forests.
