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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Astrid Manciu, Anja Rammig, Andreas Krause, Benjamin Raphael Quesada
Summary: Colombia is vulnerable to climate change, especially due to regional deforestation. This study examines the impact of historical land cover changes and global warming on temperature and precipitation in Colombia. The results show that anthropogenic climate change has led to a temperature increase and increased precipitation, while land cover changes have reduced precipitation. La Nina events have a stronger impact in the Andes region compared to El Nino, but a weaker impact on the coast. Accurately accounting for both land cover changes and global warming is important for hydroclimatic assessments.
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Agronomy
Linfei Yu, Guoyong Leng
Summary: This study estimated the global biophysical temperature effects of LULCC using CMIP6 climate models and found a historical global warming effect of LULCC at a rate of 0.0025 degrees C/century. Forested/non-forested secondary land, urban land, and cropland have contributed over 70% to LULCC's temperature effect, with land transitions and land management also playing significant roles in the climate impact.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Naomie M. Kayitesi, Alphonce C. Guzha, Gregoire Mariethoz
Summary: This review paper examines the effects of spatiotemporal changes in climate and land use/land cover on river hydro-morphology in tropical regions. Through analyzing 60 case studies, it is found that land use/land cover change has limited impact on hydrological variables, and other factors such as catchment heterogeneity play an important role. Future projections suggest similar trends will continue, though with differences based on land use and climate scenarios. Despite significant changes taking place in tropical regions, there is still limited research on the hydro-morphology responses, highlighting the need for further studies to enhance our understanding.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Salomon Obahoundje, Arona Diedhiou
Summary: This study reviews the literature on the impact of climate, land use, and land cover changes on hydropower generation in West Africa. The findings indicate that climate change and variability have affected hydropower plants in the region, but the impact of land use changes on the hydrological system and hydropower generation is less documented. Future projections suggest that water availability for hydropower may decrease due to climate change, but there are also areas where rainfall is projected to increase, leading to favorable conditions for hydropower production. Land use changes, such as intensified agriculture, may increase runoff and generation of hydropower. However, these changes also have adverse effects, such as sedimentation and siltation, which can harm hydropower plants. The study highlights the need for further research on the combined impact of climate and land use changes on hydropower infrastructure in the region.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mojtaba Asgharzadeh, Ali Asghar Alesheikh, Masoud Yousefi
Summary: Climate and land cover change are important factors that affect avian species range shift. Predicting their response to these changes and identifying suitable habitats in the future can help with conservation planning.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
AbdulRazaq Salaudeen, Shamsuddin Shahid, Abubakar Ismail, Babatunde K. Adeogun, Morufu A. Ajibike, Al -Amin Danladi Bello, Olugbenga B. E. Salau
Summary: Recently, there has been an increase in flood emergencies in Nigeria, with the frequencies and impacts expected to worsen in the future due to land-use/land cover and climate change stressors. This study uses a process-based watershed modelling approach to understand the current and future hydrological fluxes of the Gongola river basin and evaluate the effectiveness of different management options as adaptation measures. The results show that climate stressors have a greater impact than land-use/land cover, with a potential increase of peak discharge by 48% compared to historical levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Oceanography
Olga S. Kleptsova, Henk A. Dijkstra, Rene M. van Westen, Carine G. van der Boog, Caroline A. Katsman, Rebecca K. James, Tjeerd J. Bouma, Roland Klees, Riccardo E. M. Riva, D. Cornelis Slobbe, Marcel Zijlema, Julie D. Pietrzak
Summary: The joint effects of dynamic sea-level rise, large-scale atmosphere/ocean circulation, and wave climate on hurricane-induced extreme water levels in the Caribbean region were assessed. Using a model, it was found that only minor changes in hurricane-induced extreme water levels are predicted for Caribbean islands severely devastated by the 2017 tropical storms, if the hurricane intensity remains the same. Global mean sea-level rise is projected to be the main future coastal flood risk factor.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-OCEANS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhou Fang, Tonghui Ding, Junyu Chen, Shi Xue, Qin Zhou, Yingdi Wang, Yixin Wang, Zhongde Huang, Shiliang Yang
Summary: High-density human activities have had a significant impact on urban land use and ecosystem services, especially in ecologically fragile regions. In Ordos, a region in Northwest China, land use and cover changes have had a key influence on ecosystem services. The findings of this study highlight the challenges posed by urbanization to ecological protection and the need for more sustainable land use management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Guoxiong Wu, Xiuji Zhou, Xiangde Xu, Jianping Huang, Anmin Duan, Song Yang, Wenting Hu, Yaoming Ma, Yimin Liu, Jianchun Bian, Yunfei Fu, Haijun Yang, Ping Zhao, Lei Zhong, Weiqiang Ma
Summary: The unique characteristics of land-air coupling and troposphere-stratosphere interaction over the Tibetan Plateau play a vital role in weather and climate on regional and global scales. However, gaps in our understanding still exist due to a lack of observations and model biases. To address these obstacles, a 10-year research program called LASTPIC was launched in 2014, focusing on TP land-air coupled processes, TP's influence on global climate, and reanalysis and model development.
BULLETIN OF THE AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Kennedy, George C. Hurtt, Xin-Zhong Liang, Louise Chini, Lei Ma
Summary: Climate change is impacting global crop productivity and agricultural land suitability, leading to changes in land use and potentially significant environmental and socioeconomic effects. This study analyzes the correspondence between changes in cropland and climate variables, revealing that higher temperatures and increased drought severity are associated with greater cropland loss. These patterns vary across regions and countries due to different socioeconomic factors and adaptation strategies. This global-scale analysis complements regional studies and provides context for locally-observed phenomena.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Kelly Ribeiro, Felipe S. Pacheco, Jose W. Ferreira, Eraclito R. de Sousa-Neto, Adam Hastie, Guenther C. Krieger Filho, Plinio C. Alvala, Maria C. Forti, Jean P. Ometto
Summary: This paper provides an overview of tropical peatlands, highlighting their biophysical characteristics, distribution, carbon stock, role in the global climate, and the impacts of human disturbances on carbon accumulation rates and greenhouse gas emissions. Despite being a significant carbon sink, tropical peatlands are still under-researched, with gaps in knowledge regarding their distribution, depth, carbon stock, and fluxes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Tatek Belay, Daniel Ayalew Mengistu
Summary: The study found that soil erosion rate in the Muga watershed has been increasing due to expansion of crop cultivation and loss of vegetation. Both future land use/land cover changes and climate change are projected to exacerbate soil loss issue, emphasizing the need for measures to mitigate the negative impacts.
ECOLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Demelash Ademe Malede, Tena Alamirew, Tesfa Gebrie Andualem
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of land use/land cover (LULC) and climate change on the hydrological processes of the Birr River watershed. The results show that changes in LULC have increased surface runoff and decreased baseflow, water yield, and evapotranspiration. Climate change has also increased surface runoff and water yield, while decreasing baseflow and evapotranspiration. These findings are important for authorities, water engineers, and managers concerned with hydrology, LULC, and climate.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lusajo Henry Mfwango, Tenalem Ayenew, Henry F. Mahoo
Summary: Using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), this study evaluated the impacts of changing climate and land use/cover on streamflow in the Kibungo sub-catchment. The results indicate significant changes in rainfall, temperature, and land use/cover, which will affect the water resources in the sub-catchment.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magda Stella de Melo Martins, Carlos Alberto Valera, Marcelo Zanata, Regina Maria Bessa Santos, Vera Lucia Abdala, Fernando Antonio Leal Pacheco, Luis Filipe Sanches Fernandes, Teresa Cristina Tarle Pissarra
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between land use and future land change scenarios on water resources in an environmental protection area using the SWAT hydrological model. Results showed significant impacts of future changes on rainfall distribution and hydrological processes.
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Remote Sensing
Max J. Moreno-Madrinan, Douglas L. Rickman, Igor Ogashawara, Daniel E. Irwin, Jun Ye, Mohammad Z. Al-Hamdan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2015)
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Engineering, Aerospace
Jasmeet Kaur, Douglas Rickman, Martin A. Schoonen
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Engineering, Chemical
Douglas Rickman, Blake Lohn-Wiley, Joshua Knicely, Brian Hannan
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Engineering, Aerospace
Doug Rickman, Jennifer Edmunson, Carole McLemore
JOURNAL OF AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
(2013)
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Geology
Doug Rickman, Christopher Immer, Philip Metzger, Emily Dixon, Matthew Pendleton, Jennifer Edmunson
JOURNAL OF SEDIMENTARY RESEARCH
(2012)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anthony Dominguez, Jan Kleissl, Jeffrey C. Luvall, Douglas L. Rickman
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2011)
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Environmental Sciences
Max J. Moreno Madrinan, Mohammad Z. Al-Hamdan, Douglas L. Rickman, Jun Ye
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2012)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Z. Al-Hamdan, William L. Crosson, Sigrid A. Economou, Maurice G. Estes, Sue M. Estes, Sarah N. Hemmings, Shia T. Kent, Mark Puckett, Dale A. Quattrochi, Douglas L. Rickman, Gina M. Wade, Leslie A. McClure
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2014)
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Environmental Sciences
Dailiang Peng, Zhangyan Jiang, Alfredo R. Huete, Guillermo E. Ponce-Campos, Uyen Nguyen, Jeffrey C. Luvall
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Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Al-Hamdan, James Cruise, Douglas Rickman, Dale Quattrochi
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Astronomy & Astrophysics
H. Hijazi, M. E. Bannister, H. M. Meyer, C. M. Rouleau, A. F. Barghouty, D. L. Rickman, F. W. Meyer
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SPACE PHYSICS
(2014)
Article
Thermodynamics
Daniel E. Comarazamy, Jorge E. Gonzalez, Jeffrey C. Luvall
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGIES
(2015)
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Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad Z. Al-Hamdan, James F. Cruise, Douglas L. Rickman, Dale A. Quattrochi
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2012)