Study of the urban heat island (UHI) using remote sensing data/techniques: A systematic review
CR Almeida, AC Teodoro, A Gonçalves - Environments, 2021 - mdpi.com
Urban Heat Islands (UHI) consist of the occurrence of higher temperatures in urbanized
areas when compared to rural areas. During the warmer seasons, this effect can lead to …
areas when compared to rural areas. During the warmer seasons, this effect can lead to …
Where is environmental justice? A review of US urban forest management plans
The distribution of trees and access to nature is rarely equitable across urban
neighborhoods. This injustice is present in many cities, and its origins are predominantly …
neighborhoods. This injustice is present in many cities, and its origins are predominantly …
How 2D and 3D built environments impact urban surface temperature under extreme heat: A study in Chengdu, China
Optimizing the built environment helps alleviate the adverse impact of extreme heat on
public health and sustainable urban development. To this end, this study measured the daily …
public health and sustainable urban development. To this end, this study measured the daily …
Understanding the relationship between 2D/3D variables and land surface temperature in plain and mountainous cities: Relative importance and interaction effects
The escalating prevalence of extreme heat events has intensified scholarly interest in
understanding the nexus between urban built environments and extreme heat. This study …
understanding the nexus between urban built environments and extreme heat. This study …
[HTML][HTML] Spatially non-stationary effect of underlying driving factors on surface urban heat islands in global major cities
L Li, Y Zha, J Zhang - International Journal of Applied Earth Observation …, 2020 - Elsevier
Urban heat island (UHI) effect is among the most typical characteristics of urban climate. The
analysis of surface UHI (SUHI) mechanisms has received the most extensive attention in the …
analysis of surface UHI (SUHI) mechanisms has received the most extensive attention in the …
Urban landscape heterogeneity influences the relationship between tree canopy and land surface temperature
Urban trees play a key role in alleviating elevated summertime land surface temperatures in
cities. However, urban landscape influences the capacity of urban trees to mitigate higher …
cities. However, urban landscape influences the capacity of urban trees to mitigate higher …
Canopy of advantage: Who benefits most from city trees?
Urban tree canopy provides a suite of ecological, social, and economic benefits to the
residents of urban areas. With an expanding recognition of these benefits among city …
residents of urban areas. With an expanding recognition of these benefits among city …
Pursuit of environmental justice in urban forest planning and practice
Introduction There is a growing demand for urban forest management that prioritizes
genuine community involvement, acknowledges power imbalances within society, and …
genuine community involvement, acknowledges power imbalances within society, and …
The Trajectories, Trends, and Opportunities for Assessing Urban Ecosystem Services: A Systematic Review of Geospatial Methods
Urban ecosystem services (UES) are indispensable for life. Stakeholders are improvising
strategies for a more sustainable provisioning of UES. For this purpose and for identifying …
strategies for a more sustainable provisioning of UES. For this purpose and for identifying …
De-icing salt contamination reduces urban tree performance in structural soil cells
C Ordóñez-Barona, V Sabetski, AA Millward… - Environmental …, 2018 - Elsevier
Salts used for de-icing roads and sidewalks in northern climates can have a significant
impact on water quality and vegetation. Sub-surface engineering systems, such as structural …
impact on water quality and vegetation. Sub-surface engineering systems, such as structural …