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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhangwen Su, Lujia Zheng, Sisheng Luo, Mulualem Tigabu, Futao Guo
Summary: Wildfires in the tropics are mainly driven by meteorological factors and human activities. Inland Xishuangbanna wildfires are primarily influenced by meteorological factors, while wildfires in the coastal Leizhou Peninsula are more affected by human activities.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wenhui Li, Quanli Xu, Junhua Yi, Jing Liu
Summary: This study developed a spatial prediction model of forest fires that considers the spatial scale effect of forest fire drivers, utilizing geographically weighted logistic regression (GWLR) for determining forest fire drivers and multi-scale geographically weighted regression (MGWR) for exploring the spatial scales of action of different drivers. The results showed that various factors such as meteorological, topographic, anthropogenic, and vegetation types were significantly correlated with forest fires in Yunnan Province, each with different spatial scales of influence.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Ecology
Zhen Zhang, Song Yang, Guangyu Wang, Weiwei Wang, Hongtao Xia, Shuaichao Sun, Futao Guo
Summary: Forest fire prediction models for different fire prevention periods in Heilongjiang Province, China were developed and evaluated using various meteorological and vegetation factors. The logistic regression (LR) model, mixed-effect logistic (mixed LR) model, and geographically weighted logistic regression (GWLR) model were compared, and the GWLR model performed best. Factors affecting forest fire occurrence varied in different time periods, and the GWLR model provided more reliable predictions.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Zige Lan, Zhangwen Su, Meng Guo, Ernesto C. Alvarado, Futao Guo, Haiqing Hu, Guangyu Wang
Summary: Understanding the drivers of wildfire occurrence is crucial for fire prevention and management. This study applied the Random Forests modelling approach to explore the main types of wildfire drivers in three high wildfire density regions of China. Climate factors were identified as the main driver of wildfire occurrence, with human factors having a significant impact in the Southeast region. The study provides valuable insights for targeted fire prediction and prevention under the challenges of climate change and socio-economic development.
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Engineering, Industrial
Marcos Rodrigues, Maria Zuniga-Anton, Fermin Alcasena, Pere Gelabert, Cristina Vega-Garcia
Summary: This study develops a framework for wildfire management zone delineation, which can inform decision-making in fire-prone Mediterranean landscapes. The framework integrates multiple efforts to minimize wildfire occurrences and spread, and prevent losses. The results are presented in maps to assist in designing risk management plans and raising social awareness.
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Environmental Sciences
Wanchao Bian, Hao Hou, Jiang Chen, Bin Zhou, Jianhong Xia, Shanjuan Xie, Ting Liu
Summary: This study developed an exposure-sensitivity-adaptability vulnerability assessment framework to analyze the risk of foodborne disease outbreaks in different climatic and socioeconomic environments in Zhejiang Province, China. The results showed that temperature, precipitation, road density, construction area proportions, and GDP were positively correlated with foodborne diseases. The strength and significance of these relationships varied locally, and the risk of foodborne diseases caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus was higher in urban areas than rural areas. Distance from the coastline was negatively correlated with predicted regional risks.
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Construction & Building Technology
Wanying Li, Zhengsen Ji, Fugui Dong
Summary: To achieve the 2060 carbon neutrality target, each province in China needs to ensure rapid reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions based on their own characteristics. This study analyzed the spatial and temporal trends of CO2 emissions in each province and identified spatial autocorrelation. The results showed a gradual decrease in CO2 emission intensity, with energy intensity having the highest influence on total CO2 emissions.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huiping Wang, Xueying Zhang
Summary: The industrial sector in China has the largest CO2 emissions, with factors such as industrial scale, share of service industry, and economic development level influencing emissions. Different cities show significant spatial heterogeneity in the effects of these factors.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2021)
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Engineering, Civil
Karen C. Short, Mark A. Finney
Summary: The use of civilian firearms as a cause of wildfires has become a concern in the United States, despite previous disputes over its plausibility. In 2020, the National Wildfire Coordinating Group recognized it as a newly approved cause of wildfires and incorporated it into their reporting data standard. This study presents the first compilation and summary of shooting-related wildfires in the US, spanning from 1992 to 2018, aiming to raise awareness about this relatively small but impactful preventable cause of wildfires.
FIRE SAFETY JOURNAL
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Zhou Wang, Jian-Guo Huang, Nina Ryzhkova, Jingye Li, Alexander Kryshen, Victor Voronin, Rui Li, Yves Bergeron, Igor Drobyshev
Summary: The study reveals a changing trend in fire activity in the Transbaikal region of southeastern Siberia, with significant relationships to climate factors such as drought and Arctic Oscillation. Granger causality analysis highlights the important role of drought in driving forest fires.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2021)
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Forestry
Douglas G. Woolford, David L. Martell, Colin B. McFayden, Jordan Evens, Aaron Stacey, B. Michael Wotton, Dennis Boychuk
Summary: The study developed and implemented an operational human-caused wildland fire occurrence prediction system in Ontario, Canada, using supervised statistical learning models and stratified modelling approach. The system generates fine-scale daily maps and provides predictions for the expected number of fires in each region, achieving accurate prediction and monitoring of wildfires.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Remote Sensing
Alexis Comber, Naru Tsutsumida
Summary: This paper examines various geographically weighted approaches for calculating accuracy/uncertainty measures and proposes two new methods. The author uses a validation dataset to illustrate these approaches and provides the necessary data and R code for more nuanced analyses. The paper highlights the operational use of training and validation data, particularly with high numbers of records containing both hard and soft classes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Mohd Waseem Naikoo, Mohd Rihan, Shahfahad, Arshid Hussain Peer, Swapan Talukdar, Javed Mallick, Mohammad Ishtiaq, Atiqur Rahman
Summary: The rate of LULC transformation to built-up areas is high in peri-urban areas of Indian metropolitan cities, with Delhi NCR experiencing significant increase in built-up area from 1990 to 2018. Migration and tertiary sector employment are identified as key drivers of built-up expansion in the region. Spatial heterogeneity in explanatory variables is observed throughout the study area. This study can provide valuable insights for urban policy makers and planners in developing master plans for cities like Delhi NCR.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Zacharakis, Vassilios A. Tsihrintzis
Summary: This review aims to collect and analyze integrated modeling approaches in estimating forest fire danger, examining the driving factors and evaluating their influence on fire occurrence. Machine learning techniques outperform average classic statistics, while geographic information systems and remote sensing are considered valuable supplementary tools. The study proposes the top performing methods and the most important risk factors for the development of an Integrated Wildfire Danger Risk System (IWDRS).
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Tengfei Gu, Jia Li, Mingguo Wang, Ping Duan
Summary: This study introduced a geographically weighted logistic regression (GWLR) model to assess landslide susceptibility, considering the spatial heterogeneity of influencing factors and exploring spatial relationships. The model showed high prediction accuracy on landslide data, analyzing changes in relative contributions of factors in the study area, providing a reference for decision-making by managers.
GEOCARTO INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Forestry
Qiang Wang, Futao Guo, Haiqing Hu, Sen Jin, Zhangwen Su
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Forestry
Futao Guo, Guangyu Wang, Zhangwen Su, Huiling Liang, Wenhui Wang, Fangfang Lin, Aiqin Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WILDLAND FIRE
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Futao Guo, Zhangwen Su, Guangyu Wang, Long Sun, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiajie Yang, Haiqing Hu
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2017)
Article
Forestry
Futao Guo, Zhangwen Su, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiajie Yang, Fangfang Lin, Huiling Liang, Guangyu Wang
Article
Forestry
Zhangwen Su, Haiqing Hu, Mulualem Tigabu, Guangyu Wang, Aicong Zeng, Futao Guo
Article
Forestry
Zhangwen Su, Mulualem Tigabu, Qianqian Cao, Guangyu Wang, Haiqing Hu, Futao Guo
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhangwen Su, Lujia Zheng, Sisheng Luo, Mulualem Tigabu, Futao Guo
Summary: Wildfires in the tropics are mainly driven by meteorological factors and human activities. Inland Xishuangbanna wildfires are primarily influenced by meteorological factors, while wildfires in the coastal Leizhou Peninsula are more affected by human activities.
Article
Forestry
Zige Lan, Zhangwen Su, Meng Guo, Ernesto C. Alvarado, Futao Guo, Haiqing Hu, Guangyu Wang
Summary: Understanding the drivers of wildfire occurrence is crucial for fire prevention and management. This study applied the Random Forests modelling approach to explore the main types of wildfire drivers in three high wildfire density regions of China. Climate factors were identified as the main driver of wildfire occurrence, with human factors having a significant impact in the Southeast region. The study provides valuable insights for targeted fire prediction and prevention under the challenges of climate change and socio-economic development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhangwen Su, Lin Lin, Yimin Chen, Honghao Hu
Summary: Understanding the drivers of PM2.5 and its spatial-temporal distribution in the Yangtze River Delta is essential for predicting PM2.5 levels and controlling regional air pollution. This study found that temperature, precipitation, and wind speed were the main driving forces behind PM2.5 emissions in the region. The impact of wildfires on PM2.5 levels was also significant and should be taken into account when formulating air pollution control measures. Increasing green areas can help reduce air pollutants and improve air quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Aicong Zeng, Song Yang, He Zhu, Mulualem Tigabu, Zhangwen Su, Guangyu Wang, Futao Guo
Summary: Climate plays a crucial role in determining the distribution and occurrence of forest fires by influencing vegetation and drought conditions. This study analyzed the spatiotemporal variations in forest fire occurrence in Fujian Province, China and found a relationship between forest fires and climate change. The findings highlight the importance of adjusting fire prevention strategies, strengthening monitoring and early warning systems, and raising public awareness of wildfire safety.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhangwen Su, Zhenhui Xu, Lin Lin, Yimin Chen, Honghao Hu, Shujing Wei, Sisheng Luo
Summary: Understanding the drivers and relationship between PM2.5 and fire carbon emissions (FCE) is crucial for preventing and controlling severe PM2.5 exposure in areas where biomass burning is a major source. In this study focusing on northern Laos, space cluster analysis was used to map the spatial pattern of PM2.5 and FCE from 2003-2019. Through the use of random forest and structural equation modeling, the study explored the relationship and drivers between PM2.5 and FCE. The findings highlight the importance of climate factors, especially drought and diurnal temperature range, in driving PM2.5 and FCE in northern Laos.
Article
Forestry
Qianqian Cao, Lianjun Zhang, Zhangwen Su, Guangyu Wang, Futao Guo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF WILDLAND FIRE
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhangwen Su, Haiqing Hu, Guangyu Wang, Yuanfan Ma, Xiajie Yang, Futao Guo
GEOMATICS NATURAL HAZARDS & RISK
(2018)
Article
Geography
Futao Guo, Zhangwen Su, Guangyu Wang, Long Sun, Fangfang Lin, Aiqin Liu