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View article: Strong Spatial Propagation Strength of Meteorological Droughts Exhibits in the Humid—Arid Transition Regions of Mainland China
Strong Spatial Propagation Strength of Meteorological Droughts Exhibits in the Humid—Arid Transition Regions of Mainland China Open
Spatial propagation strength (PS) is a critical characteristic of drought propagation, reflecting the degree of drought impact in one region relative to another. Here, we quantified PS of meteorological drought for the first time from the …
View article: The Underestimated Role of Small and Micro Wetlands in Enhancing Habitat Quality Amid a High-Intensity Anthropogenic Impact Area
The Underestimated Role of Small and Micro Wetlands in Enhancing Habitat Quality Amid a High-Intensity Anthropogenic Impact Area Open
Small and micro wetlands exhibit enduring ecological dynamics that critically inform urban development planning and biodiversity conservation strategies. Focusing on Wuxi City (a representative area under high-intensity anthropogenic press…
View article: Cumulative and offsetting effects of Streamflow Response to Climate change and Large Reservoir Group in the Jinsha River Basin, China
Cumulative and offsetting effects of Streamflow Response to Climate change and Large Reservoir Group in the Jinsha River Basin, China Open
View article: Driving Mechanisms of Ecological Suitability Index in the Yellow River Basin from 1990 to 2020
Driving Mechanisms of Ecological Suitability Index in the Yellow River Basin from 1990 to 2020 Open
Ecological security is of central significance for maintaining the integrity and stability of regional ecosystems. Nevertheless, current academic research systematically studying the complex driving mechanisms behind ecological security is…
View article: Vegetation Dynamics and Recovery Potential in Arid and Semi-Arid Northwest China
Vegetation Dynamics and Recovery Potential in Arid and Semi-Arid Northwest China Open
The arid and semi-arid regions of northwest China are characterized by sparse vegetation and fragile ecosystems, making them highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change and human activities. Based on observed meteorological data, t…
View article: Impact of Land Use Change on Water-Related Ecosystem Services under Multiple Ecological Restoration Scenarios in the Ganjiang River Basin, China
Impact of Land Use Change on Water-Related Ecosystem Services under Multiple Ecological Restoration Scenarios in the Ganjiang River Basin, China Open
Ecological restoration programs (ERPs) can lead to dramatic land use change, thereby affecting ecosystem services and their interaction. Determining the optimal ERPs is a crucial issue for ecological restoration in ecologically fragile reg…
View article: A Study of Precipitation Forecasting for the Pre-Summer Rainy Season in South China Based on a Back-Propagation Neural Network
A Study of Precipitation Forecasting for the Pre-Summer Rainy Season in South China Based on a Back-Propagation Neural Network Open
In South China, the large quantity of rainfall in the pre-summer rainy season can easily lead to natural disasters, which emphasizes the importance of improving the accuracy of precipitation forecasting during this period for the social an…
View article: Author Correction: Historic evolution of population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Author Correction: Historic evolution of population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China Open
View article: The increasing risk of future simultaneous droughts over the Yangtze River basin based on CMIP6 models 
The increasing risk of future simultaneous droughts over the Yangtze River basin based on CMIP6 models  Open
Drought projection is critical for water resource planning and management, as well as disaster prevention and mitigation. As a strategic national water source for China, the Yangtze River Basin (YRB) plays a vital role in the connectivity …
View article: Projected population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China
Projected population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China Open
View article: Projected heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China
Projected heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China Open
Introduction: Heatwaves (HWs) are the serious natural disaster that exert great impacts on human health and social economy. Projecting future changes in HWs is crucial for the development of effective adaptation strategies. Method: This st…
View article: Response of soil erosion to climate change and vegetation restoration in the Ganjiang River Basin, China
Response of soil erosion to climate change and vegetation restoration in the Ganjiang River Basin, China Open
In the context of global warming it remains challenging to evaluate declining of soil erosion due to ecological engineering measures, and to isolate and quantify the contributions of various factors involved in soil erosion. For this study…
View article: Future Reductions in Suitable Habitat for Key Tree Species Result in Declining Boreal Forest Aboveground Biomass Carbon in China
Future Reductions in Suitable Habitat for Key Tree Species Result in Declining Boreal Forest Aboveground Biomass Carbon in China Open
China’s forest ecosystem plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, serving as a cornerstone in China’s journey toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. Yet, previous research primarily emphasized climate change’s influence on forest…
View article: Increasing sensitivity of dryland water use efficiency to soil water content due to rising atmospheric CO2
Increasing sensitivity of dryland water use efficiency to soil water content due to rising atmospheric CO2 Open
View article: Unraveling the connection between vegetation greening and terrestrial water storage decline in the arid and semi-arid regions of northwest China
Unraveling the connection between vegetation greening and terrestrial water storage decline in the arid and semi-arid regions of northwest China Open
Study Region: Arid and semi-arid regions of Northwest China (NWC) Study Focus: Water scarcity poses a significant challenge to the development of NWC. Although the climate is getting warmer and wetter in NWC, there is a clear intensificati…
View article: Projection of the potential distribution of suitable habitats for Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus) in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin
Projection of the potential distribution of suitable habitats for Siberian crane (Grus leucogeranus) in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin Open
Introduction: The middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River basin (hereafter MLYRB) are one of the most important wintering grounds for waterbirds along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). Climate change and human activities hav…
View article: Detection and Attribution of Changes in Terrestrial Water Storage across China: Climate Change versus Vegetation Greening
Detection and Attribution of Changes in Terrestrial Water Storage across China: Climate Change versus Vegetation Greening Open
Whether or not large-scale vegetation restoration will lead to a decrease in regional terrestrial water storage is a controversial topic. This study employed the Geodetector model, in conjunction with observed and satellite hydro-meteorolo…
View article: Land Use Transitions and the Associated Impacts on Carbon Storage in the Poyang Lake Basin, China
Land Use Transitions and the Associated Impacts on Carbon Storage in the Poyang Lake Basin, China Open
Carbon storage plays an important role in the global carbon cycle and climate change mitigation. Understanding the relationship between land use change and carbon storage can significantly contribute to carbon neutrality and sustainable de…
View article: Historic evolution of population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
Historic evolution of population exposure to heatwaves in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China Open
Heatwaves have pronounced impacts on human health and the environment on a global scale. Although the characteristics of heatwaves has been well documented, there still remains a lack of dynamic studies of population exposure to heatwaves …
View article: Evolution of Small and Micro Wetlands and Their Driving Factors in the Yangtze River Delta—A Case Study of Wuxi Area
Evolution of Small and Micro Wetlands and Their Driving Factors in the Yangtze River Delta—A Case Study of Wuxi Area Open
Understanding the long-term dynamics and driving factors behind small and micro wetlands is critical for their management and future sustainability. This study explored the impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on the spatiotemporal…
View article: Cumulative and Offsetting Effects of Streamflow Response to Climate Change and Large Reservoir Group in the Jinsha River Basin, China
Cumulative and Offsetting Effects of Streamflow Response to Climate Change and Large Reservoir Group in the Jinsha River Basin, China Open
View article: Spatiotemporal change in ecosystem service value in response to land use change in Guizhou Province, southwest China
Spatiotemporal change in ecosystem service value in response to land use change in Guizhou Province, southwest China Open
Understanding the impact of land use change on ecosystem service values (ESV) will provide a valuable reference for the formulation and implementation of ecological restoration programs (ERPs) and land use policies. The Guizhou Province is…
View article: Increasing Negative Impacts of Climatic Change and Anthropogenic Activities on Vegetation Variation on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau during 1982–2019
Increasing Negative Impacts of Climatic Change and Anthropogenic Activities on Vegetation Variation on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau during 1982–2019 Open
Climate change, combined with ever-increasing anthropogenic activities, has had significant impacts on the vegetation of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP). This study quantitatively analyzed the impacts of climate change and human activities…
View article: Warmer and wetter climate induced by the continual increase in atmospheric temperature and precipitable water vapor over the arid and semi–arid regions of Northwest China
Warmer and wetter climate induced by the continual increase in atmospheric temperature and precipitable water vapor over the arid and semi–arid regions of Northwest China Open
Study region: arid and semi–arid regions of Northwest China Study focus: Precipitable water vapor (PW) is the medium for energy and water exchange, and supplies moisture for precipitation. Based on meteorological data and PW data from obse…
View article: Projected global warming-induced terrestrial ecosystem carbon across China under SSP scenarios
Projected global warming-induced terrestrial ecosystem carbon across China under SSP scenarios Open
Terrestrial ecosystem carbon sequestration is one of the most economically feasible and important ways to mitigate the increase of atmospheric CO2 concentration. China's terrestrial ecosystems have a huge carbon sequestration potential. Th…
View article: The Dominant Driving Force of Forest Change in the Yangtze River Basin, China: Climate Variation or Anthropogenic Activities?
The Dominant Driving Force of Forest Change in the Yangtze River Basin, China: Climate Variation or Anthropogenic Activities? Open
Under the combined effect of climate variations and anthropogenic activities, the forest ecosystem in the Yangtze River Basin (YRB) has experienced dramatic changes in recent decades. Quantifying their relative contributions can provide a …
View article: Quantifying Influences of Natural and Anthropogenic Factors on Vegetation Changes Based on Geodetector: A Case Study in the Poyang Lake Basin, China
Quantifying Influences of Natural and Anthropogenic Factors on Vegetation Changes Based on Geodetector: A Case Study in the Poyang Lake Basin, China Open
Understanding the driving mechanism of vegetation changes is essential for vegetation restoration and management. Vegetation coverage in the Poyang Lake basin (PYLB) has changed dramatically under the context of climate change and human ac…
View article: MaxEnt Modeling Based on CMIP6 Models to Project Potential Suitable Zones for Cunninghamia lanceolata in China
MaxEnt Modeling Based on CMIP6 Models to Project Potential Suitable Zones for Cunninghamia lanceolata in China Open
Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook. (Chinese fir) is one of the main timber species in Southern China, which has a wide planting range that accounts for 25% of the overall afforested area. Moreover, it plays a critical role in soil and w…
View article: Evaluation of TMPA Satellite Precipitation in Driving VIC Hydrological Model over the Upper Yangtze River Basin
Evaluation of TMPA Satellite Precipitation in Driving VIC Hydrological Model over the Upper Yangtze River Basin Open
Although the Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission (TRMM) has come to an end, the evaluation of TRMM satellite precipitation is still of great significance for the improvement of the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM). In this paper, t…
View article: Comprehensive analysis on the evolution characteristics and causes of river runoff and sediment load in a mountainous basin of China’s subtropical plateau
Comprehensive analysis on the evolution characteristics and causes of river runoff and sediment load in a mountainous basin of China’s subtropical plateau Open