Article
Engineering, Civil
Conrad Wasko, Rory Nathan, Lina Stein, Declan O'Shea
Summary: Increases in extreme rainfall intensities due to climate change may lead to increased risk of pluvial flooding, especially in urban areas. However, these increases in extreme rainfall do not always result in universal increases in flooding, and the trends vary across different regions. The study finds that while rainfall intensity is intensifying, the magnitude of frequent floods is generally decreasing, particularly in tropical and arid regions, while the magnitude of rarer floods is increasing.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jessica Ponting, Thomas J. Kelly, Anne Verhoef, Michael J. Watts, Tom Sizmur
Summary: Flooding events are increasing the mobilization of potential toxic elements in floodplain soils. Five key processes interact to affect the mobility of these elements, making it difficult to predict the impact. Factors such as microbial mediation, temperature dependence, and soil mineralogy play a role in influencing the mobility of toxic elements in floodplain soils.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ko Nakajima, Yuya Takane, Shinya Fukuba, Kazuki Yamaguchi, Yukihiro Kikegawa
Summary: The relationship between electricity consumption and outdoor air temperature in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area was analyzed using data from 1290 substations. The study revealed temporal-spatial variations in the sensitivity of electricity consumption to temperature. The results have implications for the development of efficient energy management systems and improvement of urban climate and building energy models.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kai Yang, Wenju Cai, Gang Huang, Kaiming Hu, Benjamin Ng, Guojian Wang
Summary: Anomalous strengthening of the western Pacific subtropical high can lead to increased moisture transport and extreme weather events in East Asia. Climate models suggest that under greenhouse warming, the variability of the western Pacific subtropical high will increase, resulting in more frequent and severe extreme weather events, such as flooding in the Yangtze River Valley of East China.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Georgette Baaba Atakorah, Alex Barimah Owusu, Kofi Adu-Boahen
Summary: This study assessed the spatial patterns of flood vulnerability in Accra Metropolitan Area considering both anthropogenic and geophysical factors. The results show that only 71% of the metropolis is highly susceptible to flooding. Three levels of flood risk areas have been identified, and it is found that areas with medium and high incomes are becoming more vulnerable to flooding. Therefore, flood control efforts should focus on proper physical planning, stringent development control, elimination of drainage network flaws, and limiting the city's lateral expansion.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali R. Al-Aizari, Yousef A. Al-Masnay, Ali Aydda, Jiquan Zhang, Kashif Ullah, Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam, Tayyiba Habib, Dawuda Usman Kaku, Jean Claude Nizeyimana, Bazel Al-Shaibah, Yasser M. Khalil, Wafaa M. M. AL-Hameedi, Xingpeng Liu
Summary: This study assesses flood susceptibility in the desert environment of Yemen using remote sensing devices and machine learning algorithms. The results show that all models have a high capacity to predict floods, with the tree-based ensemble algorithms performing the best. This research is important for assessing disaster susceptibility and reducing the risk of natural disasters.
Article
Urban Studies
Yang Zhou, Chao Yang, Mingyang Chen, Yunhao Liu, Quan Yuan
Summary: The concept of consumer city has transformed major cities worldwide, reshaping their growth and prosperity. However, there is limited empirical evidence on how central cities have become hubs of consumer opportunities. This study analyzes data from Shanghai City and a suburban town, Huaqiao, to explore the commuting and consumption connections and categorize residents based on their visiting habits. The results highlight the significance of consumption-oriented travel and the willingness of residents to make long trips for consumer goods and services offered by the central city. These findings encourage city managers and planners to reassess the roles of major cities and adapt to changing demands.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Celene B. Milanes, Marina B. Martinez-Gonzalez, Jorge Moreno-Gomez, Ana Saltarin J., Andres Suarez, Samuel E. Padilla-Llano, Alex Vasquez, Seweryn Zielinski, Allan Lavell
Summary: The research aims to assess the understanding and effectiveness of governance arrangements in the Barranquilla Metropolitan Area regarding various natural and anthropogenic hazards. The study found that the overall capacity and effectiveness of local government to respond to hazards were classified as regular, while experts believed that risk management institutions lacked sufficient analysis capability.
Article
Ecology
Andreas Rienow, Lakshmi N. Kantakumar, Gohar Ghazaryan, Arne Droge-Rothaar, Sarah Sticksel, Birte Trampnau, Frank Thonfeld
Summary: Urban sprawl is a complex issue with various driving forces and impacts on human and natural systems. This study focuses on the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area in Germany and uses satellite data to analyze land use and temperature to investigate the effects of future land consumption and population growth on the climate. The study also evaluates the spatial impact of planning policies on land use and climate change prevention. The findings suggest that regional planning in the study area does not have a positive effect on interregional land consumption and climate change prevention.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Karolina Furtak, Agnieszka Wolinska
Summary: Climate change is progressing and its effects are already visible worldwide. Floods and droughts, which are associated with climate change, have reached extreme levels in recent years and researchers warn that these phenomena will continue to worsen. Reports show a 60% increase in extreme weather events, including hydrological phenomena, in Europe over the past three decades. Water shortages and surpluses have significant impacts on the soil environment, ultimately affecting crop growth and agricultural sectors. Understanding the effects of floods and droughts on soil microbiome is crucial for assessing the implications for agriculture and global food security.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Denis Maragno, Carlo Federico Dall'Omo, Gianfranco Pozzer, Francesco Musco
Summary: Reducing climate change risks in cities requires urgent decisions, but insufficient spatial knowledge frameworks are a major obstacle. Climate adaptation planning in cities needs to be strategic, merging future threats with older unresolved issues. Retrofitting planning processes and redefining urban objectives are necessary, with the development of innovative spatial information frameworks being key.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jignesh Shah, Vittal Hari, Oldrich Rakovec, Yannis Markonis, Luis Samaniego, Vimal Mishra, Martin Hanel, Christoph Hinz, Rohini Kumar
Summary: This study estimates the changes in flash droughts across Europe and finds a substantial increase in their frequency and spatial extent. The increased occurrence of flash droughts is largely attributed to the frequent occurrence of warmer and drier compound weather extremes, particularly in the Mediterranean and Central European regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Michal Gebhart, Miroslav Dumbrovsky, Borivoj Sarapatka, Karel Drbal, Marek Bednar, Jiri Kapicka, Frantisek Pavlik, Blanka Kottova, Vojtech Zastera, Zlatica Muchova
Summary: Nationwide monitoring of erosion on agricultural land has been conducted in the Czech Republic since 2012, resulting in the recording of over 2,300 erosion events. This study examines the relationships between erosion manifestation and the characteristics of erosion enclosed areas (EEAs). Maize, rapeseed, potatoes, and sugar beets are the most frequently grown crops during erosion events. The distribution of affected EEAs in terms of soil susceptibility, drainage systems, and contributing areas is bimodal, with a higher percentage of low susceptibility and hydrologic soil group B dominating.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahir Yazar, Abigail York, Georgios Kyriakopoulos
Summary: Personal experiences, sociodemographic characteristics, education levels, and values all influence beliefs in climate change. While there is widespread agreement within the scientific community, the general public, especially in the USA, lags behind in accepting climate change. The existing literature lacks important dimensions of justice in understanding belief in and the impacts of climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moshe Armon, Francesco Marra, Yehouda Enzel, Dorita Rostkier-Edelstein, Chaim Garfinkel, Ori Adam, Uri Dayan, Efrat Morin
Summary: This study compared historical heavy precipitation events with global warming simulations and found that future heavy precipitation events in the eastern Mediterranean will likely have decreased rainfall accumulation due to a reduction in storm area, despite an increase in rain intensity. This decrease in rainfall is expected to result in drier conditions with more intense rainfall over shorter durations in the future.
Article
Geography
Pierluigi Brandolini, Andrea Mandarino, Guido Paliaga, Francesco Faccini
Summary: This paper describes the anthropogenic landforms of the alluvial-coastal plain of Rapallo in Italy, and analyzes the reasons for these changes through various methods. Human activities have significantly impacted the natural environment of the coastal plain, increasing the hazards and risks of floods and storms.
Article
Geography
Francesco Faccini, Marco Giardino, Guido Paliaga, Luigi Perotti, Pierluigi Brandolini
Summary: This paper presents the results of a multi-year survey conducted in the natural morphological amphitheatre where the historic center of Genoa developed. It updated knowledge on urban geomorphology of Genoa old city and adopted an original geomorphological legend for better visual representation of changes in the landscape over more than one thousand years of urban development. The geomorphological map of Genoa old city is presented as a useful tool for urban planning and integrated cultural and landscape enhancement of the territory.
Article
Geography
Andrea Mandarino, Francesco Faccini, Martino Terrone, Guido Paliaga
Summary: This work examines the geomorphological features and geo-hydrological hazards of the Bisagno Stream catchment, focusing on anthropogenic interventions that have led to severe morphological changes. The study provides valuable information for land-use planning and management, particularly in mitigating geo-hydrological hazards.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Martino Terrone, Pietro Piana, Guido Paliaga, Marco D'Orazi, Francesco Faccini
Summary: This research aims to assess the morphological evolution of the city of Genoa by comparing 19th-century cartography with modern topography, and the results were validated through direct observation and regional database data.
ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Andrea Ferrando, Francesco Faccini, Guido Paliaga, Paola Coratza
Summary: The Liguria region has been assessed for its geodiversity, revealing many areas with high geodiversity linked to the protected areas of the Natura 2000 network.
Article
Biophysics
Andreea-Sabina Scripca, Fiorella Acquaotta, Adina-Eliza Croitoru, Simona Fratianni
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between natural mortality and temperature-related weather conditions in the five most populated cities in Romania, revealing that high temperature stress is associated with higher mortality rates, with individuals adapting more easily to cold stress conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guido Paliaga, Antonio Parodi
Summary: The Mediterranean region is a meeting point between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. It experiences high meteorological variability, resulting in frequent intensive precipitation events. This research analyzes precipitation-related events and their increasing trend in the Mediterranean region, linking it to two meteorological variables associated with high-intensity precipitation events.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alice Baronetti, Vincent Dubreuil, Antonello Provenzale, Simona Fratianni
Summary: This study analyzes the expected characteristics of drought events in northern Italy for different future conditions. The results indicate an intensification of droughts in the region from 2071 to 2100, with the Alpine chain being especially affected. A North-to-South spatial gradient of drought duration is also observed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guido Paliaga, Fabio Luino, Laura Turconi, Mario Profeta, Zoran Vojinovic, Sara Cucchiaro, Francesco Faccini
Summary: Terraced landscapes are extensively used in mountainous regions for subsistence agriculture. Different techniques are employed to construct terraces using stone walls, but lack of maintenance can lead to degradation and collapse. Climate change can accelerate degradation of terraces, increasing geo-hydrological hazards. Identifying abandoned terraces and assessing their potential collapse can help mitigate these hazards. This study develops a framework for identification of abandoned terraces and estimation of potential shallow landslides using numerical modeling and high-resolution LiDAR data.
Article
Geography
Andrea Ferrando, Francesco Faccini, Guido Paliaga, Paola Coratza
Summary: This paper introduces the geological heritage, geological and geomorphological context, and protected areas of the Liguria region, providing a detailed map. It is of great importance for the development of effective geoheritage management and enhancement strategies.
Article
Environmental Studies
Vishal Balji Devanand, Adam Mubeen, Zoran Vojinovic, Arlex Sanchez Torres, Guido Paliaga, Ahmad Fikri Abdullah, Joao P. Leitao, Natasa Manojlovic, Peter Froehle
Summary: Climate change is causing increasingly widespread impacts, with more frequent and intense hydro-meteorological extreme events posing severe threats to nature and communities. To address these risks, the development of nature-based solutions (NBS) alongside traditional infrastructure is necessary. However, existing research and tools for spatial planning of large-scale NBS have limitations, thus this study proposes a novel methodology for mapping the suitability of NBS to address geo-hydrological hazards. By incorporating landslide susceptibility mapping, a toolbox was created using ESRI ArcGIS to assist decision-makers in planning and implementing large-scale NBS. Applied to a case study in Italy's Liguria region, the toolbox identified areas highly susceptible to landslides and determined the suitability of different NBS measures for reducing landslide risk.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Guido Paliaga, Steven N. Ward, Fabio Luino, Laura Turconi, Francesco Faccini
Summary: Intense rain events in mountainous areas can trigger shallow landslides, causing additional damage during flash floods. Coastal areas in the Mediterranean are particularly vulnerable to such events. Ancient agricultural terraces, which were commonly practiced for subsistence farming, can become a source of hazard if not properly maintained. In this study, numerical modeling was used to assess the effect of a terraced area on a mud/flow event that occurred in San Fruttuoso village in northern Italy in 1915. The results of this modeling can be applied to assess similar risk scenarios in other areas, particularly in the context of the H2020 RECONECT project that focuses on using nature-based solutions to reduce geo-hydrological risks.
ADVANCES IN HYDROINFORMATICS: MODELS FOR COMPLEX AND GLOBAL WATER ISSUES-PRACTICES AND EXPECTATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yao Wu, Bo Wen, Shanshan Li, Antonio Gasparrini, Shilu Tong, Ala Overcenco, Ales Urban, Alexandra Schneider, Alireza Entezari, Ana Maria Vicedo-Cabrera, Antonella Zanobetti, Antonis Analitis, Ariana Zeka, Aurelio Tobias, Barrak Alahmad, Ben Armstrong, Bertil Forsberg, Carmen Iniguez, Caroline Ameling, Cesar De la Cruz Valencia, Christofer Astrom, Danny Houthuijs, Do Van Dung, Dominic Roye, Ene Indermitte, Eric Lavigne, Fatemeh Mayvaneh, Fiorella Acquaotta, Francesca De'Donato, Francesco Sera, Gabriel Carrasco-Escobar, Haidong Kan, Hans Orru, Ho Kim, Iulian-Horia Holobaca, Jan Kysely, Joana Madureira, Joel Schwartz, Klea Katsouyanni, Magali Hurtado-Diaz, Martina S. Ragettli, Masahiro Hashizume, Mathilde Pascal, Micheline de Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coelho, Noah Scovronick, Paola Michelozzi, Patrick Goodman, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Rosana Abrutzky, Samuel Osorio, Tran Ngoc Dang, Valentina Colistro, Veronika Huber, Whanhee Lee, Xerxes Seposo, Yasushi Honda, Michelle L. Bell, Yuming Guo
Summary: This study investigated the effects of heat and temperature variability on mortality and found that temperature variability modifies the association between heat and mortality. The modification effects of temperature variability varied geographically, with higher attributable fractions observed in Central Europe and lower fractions in North America. The study suggests that implementing targeted strategies to address heat exposure and fluctuating temperatures would benefit public health.
Article
Environmental Studies
Francesco Faccini, Fabio Luino, Guido Paliaga, Anna Roccati, Laura Turconi
Summary: Flash floods are a major natural hazard in the Mediterranean area, causing significant damage and loss of life. Urban expansion in fluvial areas and climate change have contributed to an increase in flood frequency. Vulnerability of elements at risk in coastal plains and anthropogenic forcings have also played a role in exacerbating risk conditions.
