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...
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...
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...
Wadi damming and its impacts in an arid region of Algeria: Case of M'Zab Wadi basin
Available online 3 October 2026
Most dams have been built to maximize short-term economic benefits, often with little or no understanding of their long-term hydrological and ecological consequences. Historically, the downstream region...
Gridded precipitation products reveal drought dynamics and rainfall concentration patterns in a tropical watershed
Available online 25 September 2026
The limited availability of observed precipitation data remains a persistent constraint in hydrological research. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a gridded precipitation product in representing...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Chinese Glacier inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020): Compilation, features and primary results
October 2025
Based on China's high-resolution satellite imagery series (2 m resolution), the Chinese Glacier Inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020) was compiled, with 2020 as the baseline year. CGI-XJ2020 has...
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...
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...
Glacier distribution and changes in the Hotan River Basin, Northwestern China
Available online 25 July 2026
The Hotan River, one of the four major headwater tributaries of the Tarim River, is directly affected by the hydrological impacts of glacier change, which regulate river runoff and consequently influence...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Quantifying the cooling effect of ecological spaces within the built-up area of Lanzhou City
Available online 4 September 2026
Urban ecological spaces play an important role in reducing the urban heat island effect and improving resilience to heat waves under climate warming. This study focuses on Lanzhou, a typical river-valley...
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....
Dynamic behavior and microstructural evolution of polypropylene fiber-reinforced silty clay under freeze-thaw cycles and cyclic loading
Available online 7 August 2026
The dynamic performance of fiber-reinforced soils under freeze-thaw conditions has attracted increasing attention in cold-region engineering; however, how fiber content, loading frequency, and dynamic...
