Spatiotemporal Analysis of Air Pollution and Climate Change Effects on Urban Green Spaces in Bucharest Metropolis DOI Creative Commons
Maria A. Zoran, Dan Savastru,

Marina N. Tautan

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 553 - 553

Published: May 7, 2025

Being an essential issue in global climate warming, the response of urban green spaces to air pollution and variability because rapid urbanization has become increasing concern at both local levels. This study explored vegetation Bucharest metropolis Romania from a spatiotemporal perspective during 2000–2024, with focus on 2020–2024 period. Through synergy time series situ data, derived biophysical variables MODIS Terra/Aqua satellite this applied statistical regression, correlation, linear trend analysis assess relationships between their pairwise associations. Green were measured normalized difference index (NDVI), leaf area (LAI), photosynthetically active radiation (FPAR), evapotranspiration (ET), net primary production (NPP), which capture complex characteristics systems (gardens, street trees, parks, forests), periurban forests, agricultural areas. For center (6.5 km × 6.5 km) metropolitan (40.5 40.5 test areas, five-year investigated period, found negative correlations NDVI ground-level concentrations particulate matter two size fractions, PM2.5 (city r = −0.29; p < 0.01, −0.39; 0.01) PM10 −0.58; −0.56; 0.01), as well gaseous pollutants (nitrogen dioxide—NO2, sulfur dioxide—SO2, carbon monoxide—CO. Also, parameters, relative humidity (RH), land surface albedo (LSA) observed. These results show potential improve quality through pollutant deposition, retention, alteration health, particularly dry seasons hot summers. same period analysis, positive solar irradiance (SI) planetary boundary layer height (PBL) recorded. Because summer season’s (June–August) increase ozone, significant (r −0.51, for city −76; area, may explain degraded or devitalized under high ozone research reported temperature 2 m (TA) −0.84; scale −0.90; (LST) p< −0.68, 0.01). During seasons, ET parameters TA 0.91; SI RH 0.65; 0.83; are associated cooling effects vegetation, showing that higher density is lower temperatures. The correlation LST −0.92; explains imprint diurnal variations contrast TA. decreasing NPP over 24 years highlighted feedback warming. future cities, contribute development advanced strategies protection better mitigation increased frequency extreme events.

Language: Английский

Urban Heat Stress in the context of socioeconomic and environmental challenges: Heat risk analysis and online surveys in northwestern Portugal DOI Creative Commons
Hélder Silva Lopes,

P. Silva,

Bianca Lopes Lima Pinto

et al.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105384 - 105384

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

Citations

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A Geospatial Approach to Urban Project Management and Resilience DOI Creative Commons
Hélder Silva Lopes,

José Wanderlei Rocha,

Vasco Santos

et al.

International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 1 - 20

Published: April 5, 2025

The escalating impacts of climate change necessitate innovative urban planning and management strategies to safeguard communities against extreme weather events. This study explores the creation shelters areas with use technologies, namely a mobile application, within center Braga, Portugal. Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project, we mapped heat risk, assessed vulnerabilities, proposed adaptive enhance resilience through application. paper sets out explore importance creating in city city's ring road, assessing both challenges posed by opportunities that arise from implementing solutions. type aims adopt sustainable approaches Braga other territorial areas, as well more resilient face 21st century.

Language: Английский

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0
Evaluating the impact of urban green spaces on public well-being and environmental sustainability in Saudi Arabian megacities DOI Creative Commons
Abdullah Addas

Discover Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: April 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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0
Sustainability of Urban Green Spaces: A Multidimensional Analysis DOI Open Access
Veljko Dmitrović, Svetlana Ignjatijević, Jelena Vapa–Tankosić

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(9), P. 4026 - 4026

Published: April 29, 2025

Urban green spaces (UGS) play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life urban environments by offering wide range ecological, psychological, socio–cultural, and economic benefits. This research addresses multidimensional impact functional characteristics UGS on user satisfaction Novi Sad, focusing various ways which these contribute to well-being. By integrating multiple perspectives, including ecological benefits like stress reduction, social cultural aspects such as fostering community connections, factors property values, this study presents holistic analysis UGS. Through mixed-methods approach, combining surveys regression analysis, explores how different functions interact shape users’ perceptions. The findings highlight importance socio–cultural improving experience, providing key insights for planning that aims create sustainable, inclusive, resilient spaces. emphasises significance considering diverse dimensions development management long-term sustainability satisfaction.

Language: Английский

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0
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Air Pollution and Climate Change Effects on Urban Green Spaces in Bucharest Metropolis DOI Creative Commons
Maria A. Zoran, Dan Savastru,

Marina N. Tautan

et al.

Atmosphere, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(5), P. 553 - 553

Published: May 7, 2025

Being an essential issue in global climate warming, the response of urban green spaces to air pollution and variability because rapid urbanization has become increasing concern at both local levels. This study explored vegetation Bucharest metropolis Romania from a spatiotemporal perspective during 2000–2024, with focus on 2020–2024 period. Through synergy time series situ data, derived biophysical variables MODIS Terra/Aqua satellite this applied statistical regression, correlation, linear trend analysis assess relationships between their pairwise associations. Green were measured normalized difference index (NDVI), leaf area (LAI), photosynthetically active radiation (FPAR), evapotranspiration (ET), net primary production (NPP), which capture complex characteristics systems (gardens, street trees, parks, forests), periurban forests, agricultural areas. For center (6.5 km × 6.5 km) metropolitan (40.5 40.5 test areas, five-year investigated period, found negative correlations NDVI ground-level concentrations particulate matter two size fractions, PM2.5 (city r = −0.29; p < 0.01, −0.39; 0.01) PM10 −0.58; −0.56; 0.01), as well gaseous pollutants (nitrogen dioxide—NO2, sulfur dioxide—SO2, carbon monoxide—CO. Also, parameters, relative humidity (RH), land surface albedo (LSA) observed. These results show potential improve quality through pollutant deposition, retention, alteration health, particularly dry seasons hot summers. same period analysis, positive solar irradiance (SI) planetary boundary layer height (PBL) recorded. Because summer season’s (June–August) increase ozone, significant (r −0.51, for city −76; area, may explain degraded or devitalized under high ozone research reported temperature 2 m (TA) −0.84; scale −0.90; (LST) p< −0.68, 0.01). During seasons, ET parameters TA 0.91; SI RH 0.65; 0.83; are associated cooling effects vegetation, showing that higher density is lower temperatures. The correlation LST −0.92; explains imprint diurnal variations contrast TA. decreasing NPP over 24 years highlighted feedback warming. future cities, contribute development advanced strategies protection better mitigation increased frequency extreme events.

Language: Английский

Citations

0