Influence of river vegetation on sediment transport and erosion mitigation: A review
April 2026
Natural river systems are essential for conveying water, sediments, and organic material from upstream catchments to downstream reaches. One of the key processes influencing channel morphology is bedload...
Effect of salinization on soil properties and mechanisms beneficial to microorganisms in salinized soil remediation–a review
June 2024
Salinized soil is an important reserved arable land resource in China. The management and utilization of salinized soil can safeguard the current size of arable land and a stable grain yield. Salt accumulation...
Perceived value, awe, and place attachment: Influencing tourists' environmentally responsible behavior in desert tourism
August 2025
This study explores the impact of perceived value, awe, and place attachment on tourists' environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) in desert tourism contexts, using the Singing Sands Mountain and...
Inequality of rural residents’ income in China since the targeted poverty alleviation strategy: New trends, causes, and policy implications
August 2024
Poverty and income inequality are problems faced by many countries including China. Since the implementation of Targeted Poverty Alleviation (TPA), absolute poverty has been eradicated, meanwhile, Chinese...
Large-scale Surface Subsidence Monitoring for Permafrost Degradation along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway Corridor Using SBAS-InSAR and Machine Learning
Available online 6 October 2025
Continuous permafrost degradation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), driven by climate warming, and intensified by human activities such as highway construction, has triggered widespread surface subsidence....
Glacier distribution and changes in the Junggar Inland Basin, Xinjiang, northwestern China
Available online 2 April 2026
The Junggar Inland Basin, situated between the northern Tianshan Mountains and the Altay Mountain, is a key meltwater-supply region in northern Xinjiang. Glacier change in this basin has important implications...
Glacier distribution and changes in the Southeastern Tarim Basin, Northwestern China
Available online 20 April 2026
The Southeastern Tarim Basin, as an important component of the Tarim Basin, plays a critical role in the basin’s water-resource and ecological security due to its glacier changes. Based on the Chinese...
Extracting water body data based on SDWI and threshold segmentation: A case study in permafrost area surrounding Salt Lake in Hoh Xil, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China
August 2023
There are a large number of lakes, rivers, and other natural water bodies distributed in the permafrost area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP). The changes in water bodies will affect the distribution...
Research Progress on the Impact of Wind Farms on Climate and Ecology
Available online 11 June 2026
To mitigate global warming, we must accelerate the development of renewable energy. Wind energy has grown rapidly worldwide recently because of its abundance and environmental benefits. As wind power...
Permafrost roadbed protection and potential application of lightweight cellular concrete as an eco–friendly protection technology in China: A review
Available online 2 February 2026
Road construction in frozen areas faces significant challenges due to frost heaving, thaw settlement, and permafrost degradation, which compromise infrastructure stability and longevity. Traditional...
Identifying Flood Events and Causes Based on Their Hydrograph Characteristics
Available online 11 February 2026
In glacierized river basins, floods having disaster-causing ability are usually significantly different in magnitudes of flood peaks and the speeds and magnitudes of runoff increase during flood events...
Spatiotemporal analysis of meteorological drought in an arid region of the Indian desert using Standardized Precipitation Index
Available online 6 February 2026
Droughts are an environmental hazard that disrupts the hydrological system and ecological balance around the globe. Arid and semi-arid regions are facing issues related to socioeconomic stability and...
Assessment of ecological vulnerability in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
April 2026
Since the Mid-20th century, the impact of global change on regional ecology has become increasingly significant, especially in the aspects of climate change and land use change. The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous...
Impact of meteorological factors and ventilation coefficient on diurnal and seasonal variations of tropospheric ozone in Bangalore
December 2025
The reported study examines the diurnal and seasonal variations of tropospheric ozone and its precursors in Bangalore, India, from January to December 2020, and explores the impact of meteorological...
Microplastics in landfast sea ice of Alaskan Arctic: Characteristics and potential sources
April 2025
Regarding the rapid shrinkage of the Arctic cryosphere, sea ice plays a significant role in the temporal storage, transport, and release of microplastics (an emergent pollutant) among atmospheric, aquatic,...
Rapid development of thermokarst lakes and driving factors along a highway in Northeast China (2000–2020)
April 2026
In the northern Da Xing'anling Mountains of Northeast China, thermokarst lakes have undergone significant changes. These changes are particularly evident along the Highway X302, which stretches from...
Spatiotemporal variations and influencing factors of vegetation NDVI in five major cities of northwest China
Available online 21 January 2026
Northwestern China is a region highly sensitive to environmental changes, where variations in vegetation cover directly reflect the local ecological conditions. The Normalized Difference Vegetation...
Machine learning assessment of historical and future permafrost distribution in the Kali Gandaki River Basin, Nepal
Available online 24 April 2026
Permafrost, ground that stays below 0 °C for at least two consecutive years, is essential for ecosystem stability and water balance in mountain environments. Its degradation raises the risk of landslides...
Effects of dry-wet-freeze-thaw cycles on the strength properties and microscopic mechanism of metakaolin-based geopolymer-solidified soil
Available online 28 April 2026
Metakaolin based geopolymers present a next-generation, sustainable alternative to cement for soft soil stabilization. However, the dependency on conventional alkaline activators, which are carbon-intensive,...
Comparative evaluation of reanalysis-derived temperature profiles and low-level temperature inversion on the Tibetan Plateau
Available online 5 September 2025
This research assesses four reanalysis datasets−ERA5, MERRA-2, JRA-55, and CRA40−utilizing radiosonde observations from seven stations collected between 2010 and 2021. The analysis differentiates between...
Agroecology in Action: Cross-Country Spatial Insights on Land Degradation, Soil Productivity, and Carbon Sequestration
Available online 8 February 2026
Land degradation poses a critical threat to global food security and ecosystem sustainability, with conventional agricultural practices exacerbating soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and carbon emissions....
Compounding effects of human activities and climatic changes on coexistence of oasis-desert ecosystems: Prioritizing resilient decision-making for a riskier world
October 2023
Water-salt balance is critical for the stable coexistence of salt-affected and groundwater-fed oasis-desert ecosystems. Yet, a comprehensive investigation of how soil salinization and groundwater degradation...
Are area changes the primary indicator for predicting glacial lake outburst Risks?——A case study of the HMA region
April 2026
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) have received substantial attention owing to their catastrophic potential. Thus, accurate susceptibility assessments are crucial for disaster prevention and mitigation....
Diversity and pathogenic potential of fungal communities along elevational gradients in the Everest Glacier
April 2026
Fungi are a critical member of glacier microbial communities, driving organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, and forming symbiotic interactions that help sustain ecosystem stability in extreme...
Assessment of desertification sensitivity using an improved MEDALUS model in Northern China
June 2024
Assessment of land sensitivity to desertification is an important step to support desertification monitoring and control. Based on the Mediterranean Desertification and Land Use (MEDALUS) model, we...