Every spring, a large part of China is confronted with sand and dust storms (SDS)–mainly
originating in the Gobi (including Chinese and Mongolian Gobi) and Taklamakan deserts. In …

The eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma (Canary Islands, Spain)
began on September 19, 2021 and ended on December 13, 2021. It lasted continuously for …

Livability evaluations are typically conducted at the country or city level. However, these
levels of analysis cannot accurately reflect how livability is distributed within a city. The …

The incomplete combustion of fossil fuels from petrol, natural gas, and fuel oil in the engine
of vehicles contributes to air quality degradation through traffic-related air pollutant …

This article reviews how the intra-Lagos migration and routinized lifestyle activities of
residents impact the spread of COVID-19 in the context of structural vulnerability theory. This …

Sudden outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic globally in 2020 warranted urgent course of
actions to guide against its escalation. The first and immediate measure adopted by several …

This paper establishes a theoretical connection between China's Five-Year Plan (FYP) and
environmental pollution. We propose a target allocation cycle theory to explain the periodic …

To describe the spatiotemporal variations characteristics and future trends of urban air
quality in China, this study evaluates the spatiotemporal evolution features and linkages …

Adıyaman, a city recently affected by an earthquake, is facing significant air pollution
challenges due to both anthropogenic activities and natural events. The sources of air …

Indoor air quality (IAQ) in confined spaces like bank vaults and basements is influenced by
complex factors such as building layout and HVAC systems. This study examines how …