Satisfaction of herdsmen with the Grassland Ecological compensation policy and its influencing factors in typical pastoral areas of Qilian Mountains
June 2026
Research on grassland ecological compensation is highly significant for promoting grassland ecosystem protection and realizing sustainable development of regional animal husbandry. Herdsmen's satisfaction...
Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover in the Qilian Mountains from 2000 to 2023
June 2026
The Qilian Mountains (QLM) are characterized by their ecological fragility and environmental sensitivity. Vegetation, the dominant ecosystem in this region, plays a crucial role in water conservation,...
Machine learning with feature selection reveals key drivers of multi-depth soil moisture content
June 2026
Soil moisture content (SMC) plays a vital role in agricultural productivity, water resource management, and ecosystem sustainability in semi-arid regions. Despite this importance, most existing machine...
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...
Drought adaptation strategies of Platycladus orientalis in the Western Loess Plateau: Differential water uptake on sunny and shady slopes
June 2026
Understanding water use strategies of plants is essential for sustainable water resource management in arid and semi-arid regions. Topography significantly influences water distribution, making it vital...
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...
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...
Synergistic effects and influencing factors of reducing atmospheric pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions in China
June 2026
Atmospheric pollutants and greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide share common roots, sources, and processes. Promoting the synergistic reduction of carbon dioxide and air pollutants offers numerous...
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...
Aboveground biomass carbon pool allocation patterns in artificial Haloxylon ammodendron (saxaul) forests of different ages in arid regions
Available online 13 June 2026
Taking artificially afforested Haloxylon ammodendron sand-fixation forests (stand ages 5–50 years) in the Minqin Oasis as a study system, this study systematically analyzed the allocation patterns of...
Glacier distribution and changes in Yarkant River Basin, Southwestern Tarim Basin
Available online 13 June 2026
Based on the Chinese Glacier Inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020), this study analyzed the spatial distribution of glaciers in the Yarkant River Basin and, together with the First Chinese Glacier...
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...
Low-Altitude Soil Inputs Alter Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling in Permafrost Ecosystems
Available online 16 May 2026
Permafrost-associated microbial communities have long been exposed to low temperatures and may therefore experience functional constraints. Although climate warming and permafrost degradation are expected...
Projections of changes in glacier area and volume in the Xinjiang region, Northwestern China, based on CGI-XJ2020
Available online 9 May 2026
Glaciers represent a key freshwater source, and their changes have far-reaching impacts on regional water availability and hydrological cycle. Using the CGI-XJ2020 inventory as input, the evolution...
Spatiotemporal variations of dust emission in Qaidam basin during the past 40 years
April 2026
The Qaidam Basin, situated on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, ranks among the highest deserts in the world. Dust derived from this basin are carried to neighboring regions by atmospheric circulation, resulting...
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...
Enhancing Qppq method for streamflow prediction in ungauged basins: Study case of Ouzoud basin in Morocco
April 2026
As a result of no direct measurement data, accurate stream flow prediction in ungauged basins has remained a challenge in water resource management and flood forecasting. To meet this challenge, advanced...
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...
Investigation on frost heave of Beiluhe permafrost embankment based on thermal behavior with new geocell reinforcement
April 2026
Frost heave phenomenon poses significant geohazard, threatening the safety of the infrastructure in cold regions as a result of freezing-thawing cycles. This threat the destabilizes the environment...
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....
Nitrogen and phosphorus allocation strategy among dominant species' major organs in desert grassland
April 2026
Allometric allocation of limiting nutrient elements at the organ level is a crucial strategy for plants to adapt to environmental changes. However, our understanding of intra- and inter-organ allocation...
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...
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...
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...
