Urban
water
bodies
play
a
critical
role
in
regulating
urban
climate,
mitigating
the
heat
island
effect,
and
enhancing
ecological
environments.
This
study
focuses
on
five
typical
cities
Zhejiang
Province,
systematically
analyzing
cooling
effects
of
bodies.
Specifically,
divides
buffer
zones
into
basic
analytical
units
based
road
network
performs
land
surface
temperature
inversion
use
classification
using
Google
Earth
Engine
platform.
Six
representative
morphology
indicators
are
selected,
contributions
these
to
evaluated
Gradient
Boosting
Decision
Tree
regression
model.
Additionally,
optimization
strategies
for
different
proposed.
The
results
show
following:
(1)
Water
central
areas
generally
exhibit
significant
effects,
with
average
reduction
exceeding
5.13
°C
compared
built-up
all
cities.
(2)
is
higher
than
that
areas,
difference
at
least
0.63
°C.
(3)
In
Huzhou
Jiaxing,
high-temperature
low-temperature
relatively
concentrated,
while
Jinhua,
Quzhou,
Shaoxing,
more
interspersed
distribution
observed,
reflecting
spatial
heterogeneity.
(4)
Among
body
indicators,
edge
density,
proportion
landscape
area
occupied
by
patches,
largest
patch
index
water,
shape
exert
larger
impact
effects.
These
findings
provide
scientific
guidance
optimizing
layout
improving
thermal
Frontiers in Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Март 6, 2025
Urban
green
spaces
play
a
critical
role
in
addressing
health
issues,
ecological
challenges,
and
uneven
resource
distribution
cities.
This
study
focuses
on
Wuhan,
where
low
coverage
rates
imbalanced
space
allocation
pose
significant
challenges.
Adopting
healthy
city
development
perspective,
the
research
aims
to
assess
impact
of
optimization
urban
health,
economic
performance,
social
structure.
A
multivariable
model
was
constructed
using
random
forest
Support
Vector
Machine
(SVM)
algorithms
evaluate
influence
key
indicators
space.
Core
were
integrated
from
three
dimensions:
residents'
environmental
quality,
community
interaction.
Multiple
linear
regression
analysis
employed
quantify
potential
benefits
outcomes.
The
findings
reveal
that
optimizing
quality
indices
significantly
enhances
development.
Green
improvements
drive
73%
increase
efficiency
by
improving
extending
life
expectancy.
Additionally,
enhancements
structure
are
achieved
at
61%
52%
through
strengthened
cohesion
improved
respectively.
demonstrates
high
stability
adaptability
after
multiple
iterations,
providing
robust
quantitative
foundation
for
optimization.
highlights
multidimensional
value
promoting
growth,
stability.
results
offer
solid
theoretical
basis
practical
guidance
planning
management
cities,
contributing
scientific
decision-making
sustainable
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(9), С. 4156 - 4156
Опубликована: Май 4, 2025
Blue
and
green
spaces
(BGS)
play
a
crucial
role
in
mitigating
the
urban
heat
island
(UHI)
effect
by
not
only
lowering
land
surface
temperature
(LST)
but
also
regulating
microclimate
enhancing
ecosystem
services.
In
this
study,
Ningbo
City
is
selected
as
research
area.
LST
data
for
years
2014,
2017,
2020,
2023
were
retrieved
using
Landsat
8
imagery
processed
via
Google
Earth
Engine
platform,
employing
an
atmospheric
correction
approach.
Simultaneously,
use
types
classified
random
forest
algorithm.
Based
on
these
datasets,
Geographically
Temporally
Weighted
Regression
model
was
employed
to
quantitatively
assess
spatial
temporal
impacts
of
BGS
changes
UHI
effect.
The
results
reveal
that
(1)
from
2014
2023,
exhibited
consistent
decline,
while
construction
expanded
significantly,
leading
gradual
increase
annual
average
LST;
(2)
strong
zones
primarily
concentrated
urbanized
closely
aligned
with
regions
elevated
minimum,
maximum,
values
blue
significantly
lower
than
those
observed
cultivated
land;
(3)
variation
influence
coefficient
space
greater
space,
suggesting
stronger
spatiotemporal
heterogeneity
its
regulatory
thermal
environment.
Additionally,
green-to-blue
area
ratio
increased
9.7:1
12.8:1
deviating
progressively
optimal
ecological
balance.
To
promote
sustainable
development,
it
imperative
strengthen
conservation
restoration
BGS,
optimize
their
configuration
through
evidence-based
planning,
ensure
long-term
stability
functions.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(5), С. 553 - 553
Опубликована: Май 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.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(11), С. 4828 - 4828
Опубликована: Май 23, 2025
In
rapidly
urbanizing
areas,
there
is
a
notable
aggregation
of
vitality
in
high-density
urban
environments,
accompanied
by
an
increasing
discrepancy
between
the
supply
and
demand
green
space
(UGS).
This
study
presented
integrated
framework
comprising
model
for
UGS
supply-demand
coupling
coordination
measure
vitality.
Using
downtown
Beijing
as
case
study,
Gini
coefficient
assessed
disparities
across
different
types.
The
examined
how
factors
interact
with
vitality,
revealing
impact
imbalances
on
various
dimensions
mismatches
experienced
groups.
showed
that:
(1)
63.29%
central
Beijing’s
areas
had
low
coordination,
39.23%
experiencing
mismatches;
(2)
were
significantly
correlated
spatial
distribution;
(3)
these
impacted
comprehensive
vitality;
(4)
distribution
among
groups,
economic
group
perceiving
greatest
inequity
(Gini
=
0.311),
followed
social
0.289)
cultural
0.247).
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
more
refined
assessment
enhancement
UGS,
aiming
to
achieve
balanced,
high-quality,
sustainable
development.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(8), С. 917 - 917
Опубликована: Июль 31, 2024
Rapid
urbanization
worldwide
has
significantly
altered
urban
climates,
creating
a
need
to
balance
growth
with
thermal
environmental
quality
for
sustainable
development.
This
study
examines
the
relationship
between
land
surface
temperature
(LST)
and
characteristics,
particularly
focusing
on
how
green
cover
can
mitigate
heat
air
pollution
increase
temperatures.
Recognizing
predictive
value
of
LST
island
(UHI)
intensity,
we
analyzed
three
distinct
U.S.
cities—Chicago,
San
Francisco,
Phoenix—each
characterized
by
unique
climate
planning
features.
investigates
atmospheric
pollutants
(SO2,
NO2,
CO,
O3)
Normalized
Difference
Vegetation
Index
(NDVI)
using
regression
correlation
analyses.
The
analysis
aims
elucidate
changes
in
NDVI
affect
variations
temperature.
Regression
is
employed
estimate
coefficients
independent
variables
quantify
their
impact
LST.
Correlation
assesses
linear
relationships
variables,
providing
insights
into
pairwise
associations.
also
multicollinearity
identify
potential
confounding
factors.
results
reveal
significant
associations
pollutants,
NDVI,
temperature,
contributing
our
understanding
factors
influencing
dynamics
informing
change
mitigation
strategies.
observed
inconsistencies
correlations
across
cities
highlight
importance
local
context
studies.
Understanding
these
aid
developing
tailored
policies
that
consider
city
characteristics
more
effective
resilience.
Furthermore,
positive
association
was
consistently
obtained
LST,
indicating
increased
levels
contribute
higher
temperatures
different
settings.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(6), С. 716 - 716
Опубликована: Июнь 14, 2024
The
study
of
the
temporal
and
spatial
characteristics
air
pollutants
in
heavily
polluted
cities
is
extremely
important
for
analyzing
causes
pollution
achieving
a
viable
means
control.
Such
case
Xi’an,
typical
city
Fenwei
Plain,
China,
have
remained
unclear
due
to
limitations
data
accuracy
research
methods.
monthly,
daily,
hourly
patterns
O3
particulate
matter
(PM2.5
PM10)
are
analyzed
this
using
on-site
provided
by
an
urban
quality
monitoring
network.
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
method
was
used
compare
differences
pollutant
concentrations
during
different
seasons
time
periods.
distributions
O3,
PM2.5,
PM10
at
points
following
interpolation
sites
been
analyzed.
results
show
that
concentration
from
12
p.m.
3
significantly
higher
than
morning
evening,
PM2.5
7
10
were
those
afternoon.
number
qualified
days
less
30
unqualified
more
100
2019.
There
potential
risk
exposure
with
associated
health
risks.
Even
on
same
day,
can
differ
significantly.
This
provides
scientific
basis
reducing
exposure.
Outdoor
activities
summer
beneficial
reduce
exposure,
outdoor
should
be
curtailed
evening
winter
government
formulate
public
policies
activities.