Article
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)
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
Environmental Studies
Mohsin Ramzan, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib, Ejaz Hussain, Junaid Aziz Khan, Abid Nazir, Muhammad Yousif Sardar Dasti, Saqib Ali, Nabeel Khan Niazi
Summary: This study investigated the temporal variability in urban microclimate in Lahore city, revealing an increase in built-up areas leading to a rise in temperature, with predictions showing further increase in LST. These changes have detrimental effects on local and global climate, emphasizing the need to address the issue, especially in developing countries.
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
Engineering, Civil
Yanxin Li, Deping Liu, Tianxiao Li, Qiang Fu, Dong Liu, Renjie Hou, Fanxiang Meng, Mo Li, Qinglin Li
Summary: This study explores the relationship between snow cover and spring soil moisture in different land use types in Northeast China. The results show that snow cover significantly impacts farmland soil moisture, while there is little correlation between snow cover parameters and soil moisture in woodlands and grasslands. Future climate warming may introduce drought risk to woodland and grassland areas, requiring advance preparations, while farmland areas will continue to maintain appropriate soil moisture, which is beneficial for agricultural development.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Khun La Yaung, Amnat Chidthaisong, Atsamon Limsakul, Pariwate Varnakovida, Can Trong Nguyen
Summary: This study quantitatively examined the contribution of LULC changes to temperature trends in Myanmar and Thailand, typical parts of Southeast Asia. The results showed that the decreases of forest land and cropland, as well as the expansions of settlements land fractions, were strongly correlated with the observed warming trends. The study provides scientific information for future development of more sustainable land use planning.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shuai Ma, Yan Li, Yinghu Zhang, Liang-Jie Wang, Jiang Jiang, Jinchi Zhang
Summary: Understanding the impacts of land use/cover and climate change on ecosystem services is crucial for human well-being. However, existing studies have rarely determined the relative contributions of these factors from a geospatial perspective, and the effects of different land use conversions on ecosystem services remain unclear. This study established a framework to distinguish the spatial contributions of climate and land use change to water yield, net primary productivity, and soil retention, and applied it to Zhejiang Province. The results showed an increasing trend in all ecosystem services from 2000 to 2020. Water yield and soil retention changes were mainly influenced by climate change, while net primary productivity changes were dominated by land use changes. Furthermore, the study quantified the impacts of urbanization, deforestation, and afforestation on ecosystem services in their respective regions, and proposed five suggestions for improving ecosystem services management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Javaid Ahmad Tali, Tariq Ahmad Ganaie, Mohd Waseem Naikoo
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of land use/land cover (LULC) changes on land surface temperature (LST) in the Himalayan city of Srinagar using multi-temporal and multi-spectral satellite datasets. The results show that the built-up area has seen the maximum increase of 14%, while agriculture has decreased by about 21%. The findings can be useful for urban planners and policymakers in terms of land use planning and city thermal environment control.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jocelyn L. Aycrigg, T. Ryan Mccarley, R. Travis Belote, Sebastian Martinuzzi
Summary: Wilderness areas are not immune to changes in land use, land cover, and/or climate. Future changes will intensify the balancing act of maintaining ecological conditions and untrammeled character within wilderness areas. By quantifying and evaluating projected changes in land use, land cover, and climate, it was found that all wilderness areas are projected to experience some level of change by mid-century, with the greatest impacts expected in agriculture, clear cutting, and developed land use.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Leiliane Bozzi Zeferino, Jose Ferreira Lustosa Filho, Antonio Clementino dos Santos, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri, Teogenes Senna de Oliveira
Summary: This study utilized the Century model to simulate changes in C and N stocks in pastures under different management practices, revealing that chemical control of spontaneous plants, initial fertilization at the time of pasture planting, and silvopastoral systems are alternatives to maximize carbon sequestration. Additionally, forage biomass production is conditioned by adopting management practices, such as control of spontaneous plants and initial fertilization, in different scenarios.
Article
Environmental Studies
Sridhara Nayak, Suman Maity, Kuvar S. Singh, Hara Prasad Nayak, Soma Dutta
Summary: This study investigates the impact of land-use and land cover changes on temperature in North India and North-Eastern India from 1981 to 2006, highlighting how changes in specific types of land cover contributed to both warming and cooling trends in the regions. The analysis suggests that expansion of dry land and decline of dense forest in North India led to warming, while declines in non-vegetated/small vegetated lands and increases in agricultural land/forest covers in North-Eastern India resulted in cooling during the study period. The findings emphasize the importance of considering land use changes in climate modeling studies for both present and future scenarios.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jonas Dill, Roberto Novaes Dagios, Virginia Grace Barros
Summary: Climatic changes and land usage and cover have significant impacts on the availability of water resources. Managing and understanding the effects of these factors on water resources are crucial for regional development. The study highlighted the vulnerabilities in water resource management and the issue of excessive use of authorized flow due to population growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
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)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Anton Orlov, Kristin Aunan, Malcolm N. Mistry, Quentin Lejeune, Julia Pongratz, Wim Thiery, Antonio Gasparrini, Eilif Ursin Reed, Carl-Friedrich Schleussner
Summary: Climate change has a significant impact on temperature-related mortality and morbidity, particularly under high greenhouse gas emission pathways. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement requires not only drastic reductions in fossil fuel-based emissions, but also land-use and land-cover changes (LULCC), such as reforestation and afforestation. LULCC has been mainly analyzed in the context of land-based mitigation and food security, but there is growing scientific evidence that it can also substantially alter the climate through biogeophysical effects. The consequential impacts on human health are not well understood, and research on LULCC-related impacts should broaden its scope to include human health impacts. Collaboration across research communities and stronger stakeholder engagement are necessary to address this knowledge gap, as LULCC is relevant to several global agendas, such as the Sustainable Development Goals.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zemenu Awoke Andualem, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Ebrahim Esa Hassen
Summary: Since the 1980s, watershed management interventions have been implemented in Ethiopia to combat land degradation and enhance agricultural productivity. However, little research has been done on the effects of watershed management on land use/cover changes and landscape greenness. This study used satellite images and remote sensing techniques to analyze the changes in land use/cover and landscape greenness in the Yezat watershed from 1990 to 2021. The results showed that watershed management interventions led to an increase in built-up areas, plantations, natural forests, shrublands, and grasslands, while cultivated land decreased. The study also found a significant improvement in landscape greenness due to changes in vegetation cover. These findings have important implications for soil moisture, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem services.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Panwar, M. Y. A. Khan, G. J. Chakrapani
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Panwar, G. J. Chakrapani
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Water Resources
M. Y. A. Khan, F. Hasan, S. Panwar, G. J. Chakrapani
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL-JOURNAL DES SCIENCES HYDROLOGIQUES
(2016)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. Panwar, V. Agarwal, G. J. Chakrapani
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. Panwar, S. Yang, Priyeshu Srivastava, M. Y. A. Khan, S. J. Sangode, G. J. Chakrapani
Correction
Environmental Sciences
S. Panwar, S. Yang
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Panwar, S. Yang
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of Three Gorges Dam operations and drought severity on the flux of particulate organic matter (POM) in the lower Yangtze basin. The results indicate that the operations of the dam do not contribute to drought in the region, and the shift in POM source is related to low discharge, low TSM concentration, and dry conditions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. Panwar, D. Gaur, G. J. Chakrapani
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF GEOSCIENCES
(2017)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
S. Panwar, G. J. Chakrapani