The impact of urban and forest fires on the airborne fungal spore aerobiology
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DOI: 10.1007/s10453-018-9530-x
Abstract: The occurrence of airborne fungal spores is driven by several biogeographic and climatic factors. In addition, the occurrence of fires near fungal ecosystems seems to play an important role on the aerobiology of fungal spores.… read more here.
Keywords: forest fires; airborne fungal; aerobiology; impact urban ... See more keywords
Impact of urban pressure on the spatial and temporal dynamics of PAH fluxes in an urban tributary of the Seine River (France).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.12.088
Abstract: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) produced by numerous anthropogenic activities are ubiquitous in the environment and have become a priority concern due to their potential severe biological impacts. A better understanding of PAH transfer at the… read more here.
Keywords: river; impact urban; atmospheric fallout; pah ... See more keywords
Studies in the assessment of vegetation impact in the urban context
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.04.003
Abstract: Abstract Over the last years there has been a massive – and partially chaotic – increase in the extent of metropolitan areas. As a result, the microclimate of the cities, the performance of buildings, and… read more here.
Keywords: assessment vegetation; context; studies assessment; vegetation impact ... See more keywords
Impact of urban heat island mitigation measures on microclimate and pedestrian comfort in a dense urban district of Lebanon
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102375
Abstract: Abstract The interaction between microclimate and buildings is predominant in urban areas. Thus, the urbanization constitutes the main cause of UHI formation. During the last years, several studies exposed the critical effects of UHI in… read more here.
Keywords: district; impact urban; pedestrian comfort; mitigation ... See more keywords
Mapping the Hazard: Visual Analysis of Flood Impact on Urban Mobility
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DOI: 10.1109/mcg.2020.3041371
Abstract: With the growing influence of climate change, the intensity of flood disasters has significantly increased throughout the world over the past decades. Among the various types of hazards caused by floods, disruption of the road… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; urban mobility; flood impact; impact urban ... See more keywords
Impact of urban heat island effect on building heating intensity in Tianjin, China
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DOI: 10.1504/ijgw.2020.10030115
Abstract: The impact of urban heat island (UHI) on heating intensity of buildings was analysed based on the observed hourly temperature data during the heating periods from 2009 to 2017 in Tianjin, China. The results showed… read more here.
Keywords: urban heat; intensity; effect; heat island ... See more keywords
The Impact of Urban Facilities on Crime during the Pre- and Pandemic Periods: A Practical Study in Beijing
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20032163
Abstract: The measures in the fight against COVID-19 have reshaped the functions of urban facilities, which might cause the associated crimes to vary with the occurrence of the pandemic. This paper aimed to study this phenomenon… read more here.
Keywords: pre pandemic; urban facilities; facilities crime; impact urban ... See more keywords
Assessing the Impact of Urban Expansion on Surrounding Forested Landscape Connectivity across Space and Time
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DOI: 10.3390/land10040359
Abstract: Landscape connectivity is important for all organisms as it directly affects population dynamics. Yet, rapid urbanization has caused serious landscape fragmentation, which is the primary contributor of species extinctions worldwide. Previous studies have mostly used… read more here.
Keywords: urban expansion; impact urban; connectivity; landscape connectivity ... See more keywords