Glacier distribution, changes, and water resource impacts in the Turpan−Hami Basin, Xinjiang, China
Available online 19 June 2025
The Turpan−Hami Basin in Xinjiang is a resource−scarce area where glaciers are important water resources. Based on the data of the Chinese Glacier Inventory of Xinjiang in 2020 (CGI-XJ2020), this study...
Synergistic effects and influencing factors of reducing atmospheric pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions in China
Available online 18 June 2025
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...
Analysis of the influence of sudden significant temperature fluctuations on geotechnical masses and lining in cold-region tunnels
Available online 14 June 2025
To systematically investigate the short-term consequences of sudden temperature fluctuations and address the challenges of frost damage in extreme environments, this study examined tunnel entrances...
Input-output analysis of economic linkages between China and Arctic countries
Available online 10 June 2025
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...
Climate changes in Northern Da Xing'anling Mountains since 1980 and their response to El Niño
Available online 10 June 2025
The Northern Da Xing’anling Mountains are an important ecological barrier in China and are highly sensitive to global climate change. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the climate change characteristics...
Investigation on frost heave of Beiluhe permafrost embankment based on thermal behavior with new geocell reinforcement
Available online 7 June 2025
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...
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
Available online 6 June 2025
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...
Analysis of new characteristics of temperature change in the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin from 1991 to 2020
Available online 31 May 2025
Based on ERA5-Land hourly temperature reanalysis (1991–2020), this study quantifies spatiotemporal warming patterns in the Yarlung Zangbo River Basin (YZRB) through EOF analysis, extreme indices (ETCCDI),...
Developing elite lines with synchronous emergence rate and strong seedling vigor for sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) cultivation
Available online 31 May 2025
Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum (L.) Moq.), an annual herbaceous species of Amaranthaceae, is a potential and climate-resilient crop. Its bet-hedging strategy in seed germination and/or seedling...
Satisfaction of herdsmen with the Grassland Ecological compensation policy and its influencing factors in typical pastoral areas of Qilian Mountains
Available online 24 May 2025
Research on grassland ecological compensation is highly significant for promoting grassland ecosystem protection and realizing sustainable development of regional animal husbandry. Herdsmen's satisfaction...
Meteorological environment and risks along the Arctic Northeast Passage
Available online 23 May 2025
With rapid warming in the Arctic region, the navigability of the Arctic has improved in recent decades. Except for the sea ice, meteorological conditions are also very important for navigation safety....
The grain size end-members of aeolian deposits and their implications in the Menyuan Basin, northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 22 May 2025
The northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is located at the intersection of the Asian monsoons and Westerlies, serving as a significant site for studying atmospheric circulation variations. The Menyuan...
The responses of various east Asian summer monsoon northern boundary indicators to monsoon intensity and their applicability
Available online 22 May 2025
The expansion and contraction of the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) northern boundary serve as a key indicator of its intensity variations and exert profound influences on the formation and movement...
Plant functional diversity of alpine grasslands in the central and eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Available online 19 May 2025
Alpine grasslands are fragile ecosystems that are characterized by low species richness, where plant diversity plays a crucial role in maintaining the functioning, stability, and sustainability of the...
Diversity and Pathogenic Potential of Fungal Communities Along Elevational Gradients in the Everest Glacier
Available online 16 May 2025
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...
Seasonal freeze-thaw processes controlled the carbon flux components of an alpine meadow ecosystem above 4000 m
Available online 10 May 2025
Changes in freeze-thaw processes driven by climate warming significantly influence the carbon dynamics of alpine meadow ecosystems. Understanding the patterns of change in carbon flux components during...
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,...
Regional differences in glacier changes and responses to climate warming in Asia
April 2025
Under global warming, Asian glaciers have experienced accelerated retreats and increased mass loss. Utilizing data from the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS), this study selected 16 representative...
Compensation method and sensitivity analysis of DPHP frozen soil ice content measurement
April 2025
The Duel-Probe-Heat-Pulse (DPHP) ice content sensor can measure the ice content of the soil, but its measurement process is not clear for the disturbance of frozen soil. In this study, the ice content...
Study of entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network life prediction Model of unit silica fume concrete lining under the influence of carbonation-sulfate freeze-thaw cycle erosion
April 2025
To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region, silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material. The correlation between silica fume content and the...
Experimental study on low temperature triaxial shear of sulfate saline silty clay in Hexi area of Gansu
April 2025
In order to explore the mechanical properties and microstructure changes of frozen saline silty clay in the Hexi region of Gansu Province, triaxial compression tests and scanning electron microscopy...
Macro-microscopic deformation evolution of thawing frozen fine-grained soil used in heavy-haul railway subgrades in cold regions
April 2025
During the thawing process of a railway subgrade, bidirectional thawing complicates water-heat transfer, leading to serious thaw settlement issues under train loads. Focusing on the severely frozen...
Glaciers and their changes based on Chinese glacier inventories in Ili River Basin, Xinjiang, northwestern China
Available online 24 April 2025
The Ili River is a typical transboundary river between China and Kazakhstan, with glaciers within its basin serving as a crucial solid water resource. Recently, we compiled the Chinese Glacier Inventory...
Spatio-temporal variations of vegetation cover in the Qilian Mountains from 2000 to 2023
Available online 2 April 2025
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,...
Migration laws of petroleum in silty clay under freeze-thaw action
Available online 27 March 2025
Petroleum extraction and transportation in cold regions often result in leakage accidents, which can cause severe environmental pollution. The prevalent freeze-thaw cycles in these areas significantly...