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...
Multi-parametric assessment of Nehnar Glacier, western Himalaya: Ice dynamics, debris evolution, geomorphology, and future GLOF risk modelling
Available online 10 August 2026
Rapid cryospheric changes in the north-western Himalaya are accelerating glacier retreat and increasing the potential for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). This study presents a multi-decadal assessment...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sentinel 1A data-based glacier facies identification, mass balance and its response to climate change: A focus on benchmark glaciers of the North Western Himalaya
June 2026
This study presents an eight-year (2016–2023) analysis of Northwestern Himalayan benchmark glaciers using Sentinel-1A dual-polarized Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data and a refined linear decision...
The morphology and diversity of soil of two catenas in Qilian mountains, North-eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China
Available online 16 July 2026
Morphological identification of soil horizons and quantification of soil profile diversity can provide a scientific basis for parameterizing Earth system models, particularly in data-sparse high-mountain...
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,...
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...
Vegetation–Climate–Topography coupling in a cold temperate region: Evidence from the Genhe Basin (2000–2019)
August 2026
Vegetation in cold temperate regions is shaped by a mix of climate pressures and terrain influences, often in uneven and place-specific ways. This study explores how vegetation, climate, and topography...
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...
Assessing the distributional response of Sphagnum mosses to climate change in Hengduan Mountains
August 2026
Climate change is profoundly reshaping species distributions, especially for ecologically important taxa like Sphagnum, which represent a key functional group responsible for carbon sequestration function...
Input-output analysis of economic linkages between China and Arctic countries
June 2026
In the context of climate change, the growing cost-efficiency of Arctic shipping routes is expected to enhance maritime activities between China and Arctic countries. As one of the world's leading trade...
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...
Spatial mismatch and driving mechanisms of development potential for integrated snow-related sports, culture, and tourism: Evidence from 23 mountainous counties in Zhejiang, China
Available online 17 July 2026
Under global warming and the southward expansion of snow-related tourism, evaluating development potential in southern mountainous regions requires attention to both artificial snowmaking suitability...
Freeze-thaw damage continuous constitutive of modified asphalt mixture based on the MMF model
June 2026
A modified asphalt mixture was prepared using polystyrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS) and waste tire rubber powder (WTRP), with the asphalt mixture ratio optimized based on the particle...
A bibliometric analysis of the response and adaptation of high-altitude plant communities to climate change (1999–2025)
Available online 24 June 2026
The response and adaptation of plant communities in high-altitude regions to global climate change is one of the current hotspots in ecological research. However, a systematic, cross-linguistic knowledge...
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....
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...
Sustainable magnesium phosphate cement with co-mechanically activated low-grade MgO and coal fly ash for sub-zero Arctic infrastructure
Available online 2 September 2026
This study investigates magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) mortars incorporating low-grade MgO (LM) and coal fly ash (FA) subjected to co-mechanical activation for use under sub-zero temperatures (down...
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...
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....
Spatiotemporal distribution of seasonal snow density in the Northern Hemisphere based on in situ observation
June 2025
The snow density is a fundamental variable of the snow physical evolution processes, which can reflect the snowpack condition due to the thermal and gravitational compaction. Snow density is a bridge...
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....
