Frequent and continuous heatwaves cause significant heat stress on human health. The
Heat Health Risk Index (HHRI) is a comprehensive assessment tool that helps identify heat …

Cities are facing increased heat-related health risks (HHRs) due to the combined effects of
global warming and rapid urbanization. However, few studies have focused on HHR …

Urban greenery is a crucial element in building sustainable cities and communities. Despite
the widespread use of satellite and street view imagery in monitoring urban greenery, there …

Heat vulnerability has emerged as a global concern amidst ongoing urbanisation and
climate change. While numerous studies have examined heat vulnerability, a gap remains in …

Grasping urban-rural heat risk (HR) is crucial for mitigating heat-related issues. Long-term,
multi-regional research is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding. This study …

Extreme heat due to changing climate poses a new challenge for temperate climates. The
challenge is further aggravated by inadequate research, policy, or preparedness to …

Urban heat island (UHI) in conjunction with heatwave (HW) leads to exacerbation of thermal
stress in urban areas. Prior research on UHI and HW has predominantly concentrated on …

Climate change has intensified urban heat risks through extreme heat and heat island
effects. Using Fuzhou as a case study, we conducted assessments of heat risk and cool …

To achieve equitable water access, it is necessary to understand and quantify the
heterogeneity of water consumption. Thus, this study assessed the spatial dependence of …

In order to assess the spatial and temporal characteristics of the urban thermal environment
in Zhengzhou City to supplement climate adaptation design work, based on the Landsat 8–9 …