Increased urbanisation, economic growth, and long-term climate variability have made both
the UK and China more susceptible to urban and river flooding, putting people and property …

As human history is changing on many fronts, it is appropriate for us to understand the
different perspectives of major global challenges, of which, water is a major priority. The …

Megacities are facing serious water pollution problems due to urbanization, rapid population
growth and economic development. Water is an essential resource for human activities and …

The sustainable and efficient use of water is of vital importance, and the uneven distribution
of water in the world means that it is especially important for water-scarce countries. Egypt is …

Climate and land-use change increases the probability of heavy rains and flooding. In this
study, we present a spatiotemporal evaluation of the changes in floods and associated …

Frequent urban flooding has caused great economic losses and casualties worldwide.
Sponge cities have attracted attention as an important means of flood control and disaster …

The soil water retention curve (SWRC) or soil–water characteristic curve (SWCC) is a
fundamental feature of unsaturated soil that simply shows the relationship between soil …

The potential of karst aquifers as a drinking water resource is substantial because of their
large storage capacity gained in the course of carbonate dissolution. Carbonate dissolution …

Flood defense strategies have evolved from hard-engineered systems to nature-based
solutions that advocate for sustainability to meet today's environmental, social, and …

Accompanying its rapid urban development, prevalent urban flooding incidents have been
occurring in China in the past two decades with increasing frequency. Through a …