Sep 14, 2026
Spatially coupled effects of urban vegetation on air pollution and heat islands in coastal cities across the globe
Kongming Li, Yonglong Lu*, Bin Sun, Qi Wang, Yunting Xiong, Zhenjun Zhang, Xudong Jiang, James M. Bullock, Jingjing Yuan Science Bulletin https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2026.08.049 Published: 15 October 2026 AbstractUrban vegetation is considered an optimal mitigation strategy to combat urban air pollution and heat islands. However, the spatially coupled effects of vegetation landscape morphologies ...
Aug 31, 2026
Assessing and predicting land degradation processes using an improved multi-dimension framework based on remote sensing and machine learning approach
Kongming Li, Qi Wang, Bin Sun, Yunting Xiong, Jingjing Yuan, Yonglong Lu*Environmental Impact Assessment Reviewhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.eiar.2026.108512 Published: 16 May 2026AbstractLand degradation poses significant challenges to sustainable developments goals (SDGs) across the globe. However, the comprehensive assessment and prediction framework for land degradation remain limited. In this study,...
Jul 12, 2026
Physical dynamics modulate deep-sea carbon flux in the western Pacific marginal sea
Chao Xu, Yibin Huang, Xiaogang Xing, Guoqiang Qiu, Antoine Poteau, Haili Wang, Jianyu Hu, Fei Chai, Bangqin Huang Limnology and Oceanography https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.70440 Published: 02 July 2026AbstractDeep-sea particulate organic carbon (POC) flux sustains deep-sea ecosystems and contributes significantly to long-term carbon sequestration. However, our understanding of its magnitude and governing ...
Feb 3, 2026
New study proposes global framework to safeguard world's most vulnerable regions amid climate crisis
Yonglong Lu, Jingjing Yuan, James M. Bullock, and Shahid NaeemEcosystem Health and Sustainabilityhttps://spj.science.org/doi/10.34133/ehs.0478Published: 27 January 2026AbstractUnder the multiple threats from climate change and human pressures, plateau and alpine regions, super fast-growing cities, and coastal zones/island states are becoming ecologically more fragile. It is extremely difficult to pursue ...
