Results 71 to 80 of about 13,429,218 (298)

Quantitative Simulation and Planning for the Heat Island Mitigation Effect in Sponge City Planning: A Case Study of Chengdu, China

Land
The implementation of sponge cities in China modifies the hydrological conditions of the underlying surface, effectively alleviating the urban heat island effect.
Qingjuan Yang, Ziqi Lin, Qiaozi Li
doaj   +1 more source

Prediction of Prevalent Cardiovascular Disease Using Social, Environmental, and Behavioral Factors: A Vital Conditions Framework Approach

Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, EarlyView.
The Vital Conditions Framework. Graphical representation of the Vital Conditions for Health Framework with seven domains. Images used with permission from The Rippel Foundation: An Introduction to the Vital Conditions for Health and Well‐Being. https://rippel.org/events/webinar-an-introduction-to-the-vital-conditions-for-health-and-well-being/. Federal
Stephanie Kjelstrom, Richard Hass, Robert Vollbrecht, Brandon George, Sharon Larson   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Simplified Numerical Model for Analyzing the Effects of the Urban Heat Island upon Low-Rise Buildings by Using a Free-License Thermal Simulation Program

Urban Science, 2020
In this document, the thermal effect of a heat island upon an urban area and its surrounding low-rise buildings is analyzed with the building thermal simulation program EnergyPlus and its EnergyPlus weather files (EPW).
Ivan Oropeza-Perez
doaj   +1 more source

Architectural Solutions to Urban Heat Island Effect

, 2021
This document has been written to acknowledge the readers with architectural solutions to urban heat island effect by taking into consideration the factors responsible for it.
Shreya Tiwari, Vivek Karmakar, Sawan Kumar Sharma   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Shifting Tides: A Decade of Business Climate Adaptation and Resilience Research (2013–2023)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Climate change is causing significant disruptions to the socio‐ecological systems in which organizations operate, presenting unprecedented challenges for businesses across sectors in adapting to shifting environmental conditions and building resilience to extreme weather events.
Domenico Villano, Laura Colli, Federico Martellozzo, Sara Lombardi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The London Urban Heat Island – upwind vegetation effects on local temperatures [PDF]

, 2012
Vegetation has the potential to cool the air in contact with it through evaporation of surface and transpirated water. This effect may have significant benefits in reducing the need for mechanical cooling of a building or increase comfort in outdoor ...
Watkins, Richard, Kolokotroni, Maria
core   +1 more source

Women's Leadership as a Driver of Small and Medium‐Sized Enterprises Sustainability and Green Transition: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study combines a bibliometric analysis and a systematic literature review (SLR) to provide a comprehensive understanding of women's leadership and entrepreneurship within small and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in the context of sustainability and the green transition.
Adriana Dima, Andreea Ileana Zamfir, Cosmin Dobrin, Monica Triculescu, Sorina Ioana Mişu, Ana Daria Pantelimon   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Monitoring Injected Drug Use in Greece Through Syringe Residue Analysis: A Multicity Study Within the ESCAPE Network

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
A total of 2121 used syringes were analyzed in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Patras between 2022 and 2024. Distinct drug‐use patterns were observed across the three cities. Benzodiazepines, pregabalin, methadone, and fentanyl were increasingly detected in 2024.
Christina Matiaki, Anastasios Trakakis, Athanasios Theocharis, Chara Parpala, Chara Kotsailidou, Alexandros Psarianos, Emmanouil Chatzichristofis, Eleni Zagelidu, Panagiota Roussou, Nikolaos Raikos, Orthodoxia Mastrogianni   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Appraisal of Urban Heat Island over Gujranwala and its Environmental Impact Assessment using Satellite Imagery (1995-2016). [PDF]

, 2019
oai:ojs2.journal.50sea.com:article/4Rapid urbanization and concretization are the main sources of formation and existence of Urban Heat Island (UHI). Due to high concentration of pollutants in urban environments, the residents are exposed to unexpected ...
Gillani, Syeda Areeba, Usama Junaid, Hafiz Haroon Ahmad, Atif Ahmad, Saif-ul-Rehman, Sarwar Ali, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Zubair Atiq   +7 more
core   +1 more source

New‐Generation Integrated Devices: Multiple‐Energy Utilization and Integration Systems Based on Perovskite Photovoltaics

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
This review highlights emerging integrated energy systems based on perovskite photovoltaics, including PSC–thermoelectric, photovoltaic–electrochemical, self‐charging, and building‐integrated architectures. By coupling multiple energy conversion and storage pathways, these multifunctional platforms enable enhanced solar utilization, improved stability,
Yihuai Huang, Wenguang Zhang, Yuchen Xiong, Zijun Yi, Changkai Huang, Qinghui Jiang, Abdul Basit, Guibin Shen, Yubo Luo, Xin Li, Junyou Yang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source