Article
Engineering, Civil
Hao Sun, Zhenheng Xu, Hao Liu
Summary: Drought poses a serious threat to the food and ecological security of many countries. This study comprehensively evaluated the responses of remote sensing vegetation indicators to drought. The results showed that temperature and moisture-based indicators were the most sensitive to drought, while fluorescence-based and greenness-based indicators were less sensitive. The integration of vegetation temperature and moisture-based indicators in comprehensive drought indexes was recommended.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuele De Petris, Giulia Squillacioti, Roberto Bono, Enrico Borgogno-Mondino
Summary: Green spaces benefit human health by mitigating noise and air pollution, promoting physical or social activities, and improving mental health. A study found a significant negative correlation between green exposure and oxidative stress in children, suggesting predictive models can be useful in the Public Health field. Consideration of multidisciplinary approaches in urban planning and policy-making is recommended for better defining priority zones in urban settings.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Weeberb J. Requia, Claudia Costa Saenger, Rejane Ennes Cicerelli, Lucijane Monteiro de Abreu, Vanessa R. N. Cruvinel
Summary: This study investigates the association between greenness and academic performance at the school-level in Brazil. The results show a positive correlation between green areas surrounding schools and math academic performance, suggesting that improving the environment around schools can promote public health.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinlong Chen, Zhenfeng Shao, Xiao Huang, Qingwei Zhuang, Chaoya Dang, Bowen Cai, Xueke Zheng, Qing Ding
Summary: This study explores the mechanism of how drought-land cover change (D-LCC) affects vegetation greenness and productivity (VG&P) in global terrestrial ecosystems using various analysis methods. The results show that VG&P is increasing globally, but some tropical regions, such as the Amazon rainforest and the Congo basin, are experiencing productivity-reducing trends. The study also reveals an increase in the frequency and severity of global droughts, and the impact of land cover change on VG&P varies by region. The findings suggest that maintaining the continuous growth of VG&P in global vegetation areas may become more challenging in the future.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mingshun Xiang, Qiuchi Deng, Linsen Duan, Jin Yang, Chunjian Wang, Jiashuo Liu, Mengli Liu
Summary: This study uses remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to investigate the spatiotemporal differentiation of vegetation coverage in the earthquake stricken area of Beichuan County, Sichuan Province. The results show that the overall vegetation coverage in Beichuan County is high, and the earthquake has caused severe damage to areas with high vegetation coverage. From 2007 to 2020, the vegetation coverage gradually recovered with noticeable spatiotemporal differences. Elevation is found to be the most influential factor on vegetation coverage.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yuan Chen, Meixia Lin, Tao Lin, Junmao Zhang, Laurence Jones, Xia Yao, Hongkai Geng, Yuqin Liu, Guoqin Zhang, Xin Cao, Hong Ye, Yulin Zhan
Summary: Vegetation phenology changes caused by urbanization could lead to shifts in ecosystem services in urban areas and impact on human health. The characteristics of urbanization affect vegetation phenology need to be emphasized, especially in China with a complex natural environment and rapid urbanization background. In this study, we used remote sensing-based phenological data (MODIS MCD12Q2) to analyze the spatial heterogeneity of vegetation phenology caused by urbanization between urban and non-urban areas in 320 cities across China. We found a significant difference between vegetation phenology in urban and its corresponding non-urban area at national and the regional scale.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hongzhou Wang, Xiaodong Li, Cheng Tong, Yongkang Xu, Dongjun Lin, Jiazhi Wang, Fei Yao, Pengxuan Zhu, Guixia Yan
Summary: This study evaluated the performance of eight state-of-the-art evapotranspiration (ET) products at a global scale. Results showed that the spatial and temporal performances of these products were strongly influenced by aridity and vegetation greenness. Poorer performances were found in abundant humidity and vegetation, leading to underestimation of interannual variability and misjudged trend. The study highlights the significance of considering aridity and vegetation greenness in ET product generation.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qi Chen, Joris Timmermans, Wen Wen, Peter M. van Bodegom
Summary: Monitoring the impact of drought is crucial in the face of climate change. This study presents a new framework that allows for a detailed exploration of the relationship between drought and its impact on ecosystems. The framework focuses on estimating the temporal evolution and anomalies of both hydrological and ecosystem conditions during a drought event. The study evaluates the vulnerability of various vegetation types to drought using high spatiotemporal resolution data from the Netherlands and Belgium in 2018. The results reveal differential vulnerability among ecosystems and provide insights for future drought impact predictions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wanshu Nie, Sujay Kumar, Rajat Bindlish, Pang-Wei Liu, Shugong Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using remotely sensed vegetation and soil moisture observations to constrain irrigation estimation, improving the accuracy of model parameterization and understanding of the spatial patterns of irrigation impact. This has significant implications for water management in data-sparse regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nikola Cvetkovic, Aleksandar Dokovic, Milan Dobrota, Milan Radojicic
Summary: This study describes a methodology for detecting corn stress using RGB imagery and vegetation indices. The results showed high accuracy in detecting corn stress, confirming that this method can be used in various setups and is not dependent on specific sensors or vegetation indices.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mia T. Wavrek, Eric Carr, Sharon Jean-Philippe, Michael L. McKinney
Summary: We used drone remote sensing to analyze the relationship between field-collected forest health indicators and four Vegetative Indices (VI) in order to improve conservation management of urban forests. Our findings showed that the calculated VI values from drone imagery were significantly related to ecological concerns, forest composition, and equitability. Despite the limitations of the small number of plots, our results indicate the potential for drone remote sensing as a low-cost and efficient tool for urban forest management.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guille Peguero, Andreas Burkart, Esther Iniguez, Antonio Rodriguez, Rosa Llurba, M. -Teresa Sebastia
Summary: With a fast changing climate and the rise of human population there is an increasing concern on food security whilst avoiding environmental damage. The beneficial effects of crop rotation and enhanced sown agro-diversity on yield production and ecosystem functioning have been demonstrated, although their persistence over time and our ability to detect such lasting legacy effects on the following crops have been barely investigated, thus hindering their adoption as an economically sustainable and ecologically sound solution. Biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships may result in lasting legacy effects leading to enhanced crop performance with increasing agrodiversity. Lower amounts of fertilizer may be needed by increasing the sown diversity during crop rotation, whose effects can be easily scaled-up and monitored by UAV and remote sensing tools.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Dan Lu, Yahui Wang, Qingyuan Yang, Zhanpeng Wang, Aiwen Lin, Yuxue Tang, Yuanqing Li
Summary: This study analyzed the spatiotemporal patterns of vegetation in Chongqing from 2000 to 2018 and found that population emigration had a significant contribution to vegetation greenness, influenced by climate, topography, and policy factors. The Grain-for-Green program also played a crucial role in vegetation variation.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tehseen Javed, Yi Li, Kai Feng, Olusola O. Ayantobo, Shakeel Ahmad, Xinguo Chen, Sadaf Rashid, Sovannaka Suon
Summary: The study found that air temperatures in all sub-regions of China were significantly increasing, with varying trends in precipitation. 2011 and 2016 were identified as extremely dry and wet years. Rapid changes in vegetation phenology and productivity were observed between these two years.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi-Dan Zhang, Shu-Jun Fan, Zheng Zhang, Jia-Xin Li, Xiao-Xuan Liu, Li-Xin Hu, Luke D. Knibbs, Payam Dadvand, Bin Jalaludin, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Tianyu Zhao, Joachim Heinrich, Zhini He, Cheng-Zhi Chen, Yuanzhong Zhou, Guang-Hui Dong, Bo-Yi Yang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between residential greenness exposure and human microbial diversity and composition. The results showed that higher levels of greenness were associated with increased richness levels in the palm and gut microbiota, but decreased evenness in the gut microbiota. In addition, the composition and genus abundance of the microbiota varied by greenness. These findings suggest a link between residential greenness and microbial richness and composition in human samples.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tomi Nukarinen, Jussi Rantala, Kalevi Korpela, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Howell O. Istance, Veikko Surakka, Roope Raisamo
Summary: Decades of research in environmental psychology have shown the restorative and stress-ameliorating effects of contact with natural environments. The emerging field of virtual natural environments is investigating whether these effects can be replicated, offering new possibilities for preventive healthcare and therapy. This paper synthesizes earlier research on restoration and virtual nature, reviews restoration theories, measures, and modalities, and discusses current measurement practices and future research directions.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Hyoungjoon Lim, Soohyun Kim, Kyong-Mee Chung, Kangjae Lee, Taewhan Kim, Joon Heo
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between students' trajectory patterns and academic performance using semantic trajectory data created from smart card logs and class attendance records. The results showed that a student's trajectory differentiates their GPA, and GPA is positively associated with students' level of activity in campus facilities. The study also found clearer differences in average GPAs among male groups compared to female groups.
COMPUTERS & EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Munkhbaatar Buuveibaatar, Kangjae Lee, Wonhee Lee
Summary: This study discusses the application of the LandInfra standard for road infrastructure management in Korea. A road management model based on LandInfra is proposed and implemented using real-world data. The results show that the LandInfra standard can support the transition from a 2D to a 3D GIS-based model.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Lydia Kiewra, Robert B. B. Powell, Marc J. J. Stern, Tyler Hemby, Matthew H. H. Browning
Summary: Do more natural settings improve students' learning? We collected surveys from 283 U.S.-based environmental education (EE) field trip programs for youth and used land cover data to examine the relationship between levels of naturalness and student learning outcomes. The study also investigated the impact of differences in naturalness between students' day-to-day environment and the field trip setting on learning outcomes. Results showed that naturalness and novel naturalness accounted for approximately 4% of the variance in student outcomes, suggesting that other field trip characteristics have a greater influence.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ray Yeager, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Elizabeth Breyer, Alessandro Ossola, Lincoln R. Larson, Daniel W. Riggs, Alessandro Rigolon, Christopher Chandler, Daniel Fleischer, Rachel Keith, Kandi Walker, Joy L. Hart, Ted Smith, Aruni Bhatnagar
Summary: This study investigated the associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and greenness levels in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. The results showed positive associations between income and vegetation within different radii around homes, with stronger associations in front yards than back yards. Income was also more strongly associated with vegetation among Participants of Color than Whites. Tree planting adoption was not related to SES factors, but was positively associated with lot size, home value, lower population density, and area greenness. The findings suggest the complexity of intra-neighborhood associations between SES and greenness and highlight the need for further research and equitable greening efforts.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kangjae Lee, Matthew. H. E. M. Browning, Yoo Min Park
Summary: A study in South Korea examines the association between different types of vegetative cover and perceived stress. The results show that forest cover is consistently negatively associated with perceived stress at a nationwide scale, while grass cover and NDVI have mixed associations. The study suggests that local governments need to develop specific urban greening strategies based on sociodemographic and environmental conditions for health promotion.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Hannah Ramsden Marston, Pei -Chun Ko, Vishnunarayan Girishan Prabhu, Shannon Freeman, Christopher Ross, Iryna Sharaievska, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Sarah Earle, Loredana Ivan, Rubal Kanozia, Halime Ozturk Calikoglu, Hasan Arslan, Burcu Bilir-Koca, Paula Alexandra Silva, Sandra C. Buttigieg, Franziska Grossschadl, Gerhilde Schuttengruber
Summary: This study examined the impact of social media and the internet on the health and well-being of individuals in different countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed that respondents who used social media messengers or multiple social media apps were more likely to experience loneliness, and those who were not members of an online community support group also reported higher levels of loneliness. People living in small towns and rural areas had lower psychological well-being and higher loneliness compared to those living in suburban and urban communities. Younger respondents, single adults, unemployed individuals, and those with lower levels of education were more prone to experiencing loneliness.
JMIR MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Munkhbaatar Buuveibaatar, Kangjae Lee, Wonhee Lee
Summary: Modern land/property valuation practice requires 3D valuation, but conventional systems are mostly 2D, hindering accurate valuation in Mongolia. This study aims to establish an advanced valuation system by examining Mongolian geospatial standards and documents, along with an ISO-based valuation model. The proposed model can serve as a reference for the construction of 3D valuation systems for efficient land valuation and taxation purposes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hansen Li, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Angel M. Dzhambov, Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary, Guodong Zhang
Summary: Green space is known to improve health, but contrary to expectations, the study found a positive association between greenness within 1 km buffers and smartphone addiction. On the other hand, higher levels of urbanization were associated with lower levels of smartphone addiction. This unexpected finding suggests that greenness may serve as an indicator of urbanization at national levels and that urbanization may buffer against smartphone addiction.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Kangjae Lee, Jue Wang, Joon Heo
Summary: Previous studies have used regression models to investigate the impact of environmental factors on physical activity. This study explores machine learning models to predict physical inactivity in U.S. counties, considering 28 social, economic, and physical-environmental factors. The aim is to address the research gap and gain insight into the complex associations between environmental exposures and physical activity. Five machine learning models were tested and compared, and the study used data from the BRFSS. The analysis revealed different relationships between certain factors and physical inactivity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DIGITAL EARTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Yu-Chih Huang, Ling-Ni Li, Hsiao-Yun Lee, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Chia-Pin Yu
Summary: This study aimed to develop a theoretical framework that explains the influence of aspects of the technology acceptance model (TAM) and flow theory on user attitudes and behavioral intentions in a virtual reality (VR) surfing experience. The results of the structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis on data from 251 participants revealed that hedonic factors (experiencing a flow state) and utilitarian aspects (perceived usefulness and ease of use) were major drivers of intentions to adopt VR for virtual surfing. The findings highlight the importance of considering hedonic factors in the TAM to better understand consumer behavioral intentions towards new technology, and provide insights into the acceptance of VR technology in leisure activities.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
M. H. E. M. Browning, D. H. Locke, C. Konijnendijk, S. M. Labib, A. Rigolon, R. Yeager, M. Bardhan, A. Berland, P. Dadvand, M. Helbich, F. Li, H. Li, P. James, J. Klompmaker, A. Reuben, L. A. Roman, W. -L. Tsai, M. Patwary, J. O'Neil-Dunne, A. Ossola, R. Wang, B. Yang, L. Yi, J. Zhang, M. Nieuwenhuijsen
Summary: The 3-30-300 rule provides benchmarks for cities to promote equitable nature access, requiring individuals to have visibility of three trees, a 30% tree canopy in their neighborhood, and proximity to high-quality green spaces within 300 meters. However, there is currently a lack of guidance on how to measure and implement these requirements. This study used an expert-based consensus approach to review measurement methods of 3-30-300 and presented a suitability matrix linking recommended measures with each component of the rule. These methods can not only implement the rule but also foster broader dialogue on local desires and requirements.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Thiemo Knaust, Anna Felnhofer, Oswald David Kothgassner, Max Reinke, Matthew Browning, Helge Hoellmer, Holger Schulz
Summary: This research protocol aims to investigate the relaxation effects of 360-degree nature videos on patients with PTSD, and to explore the impact of hardware immersion level and dose duration on these effects.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hansen Li, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Yang Cao, Guodong Zhang
Summary: Residential green spaces may have long-lasting impacts on children and can positively influence their mental wellbeing in adulthood.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary, Mondira Bardhan, Matthew H. E. M. Browning, Asma Safia Disha, Md. Zahidul Haque, Sharif Mutasim Billah, Md. Pervez Kabir, Md. Riad Hossain, Md. Ashraful Alam, Faysal Kabir Shuvo, Ahmad Salman
Summary: Unverified information about COVID-19 can impact mental health. This study examined the associations between perceived trust in different sources of COVID-19 information and anxiety/stress in Bangladesh. The results showed that trusting social media for COVID-19 information was associated with more anxiety and stress, while trusting traditional media had a stress-buffering effect. The findings suggest the importance of raising awareness about the trustworthiness of social media and promoting authentic news in traditional media to protect mental health during the pandemic.
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
