High soil temperature is a key environmental factor threatening food production in hot climates, especially in the era of global warming. Additionally, high soil evaporation under sunlight leads to significant water loss. Currently, there is a lack of effective and feasible soil management methods during hot seasons. This paper presents a soil-cooling strategy based on radiative cooling mulch.
In this paper the authors show how the heterogeneity in cities means that individual cities need specific low-carbon roadmaps, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach
A study published by Mukhopadhyay et al., 2023 investigates the long-term impact of subsurface drainage (SSD) on soil quality restoration and sugarcane productivity in waterlogged saline Vertisols in India. By using soil and water samples together with a farmer field survey, the authors showed that SSD significantly reduced soil salinity and improved various soil properties, leading to increased sugarcane yields by up to 585.5%. Farmers' perceptions indicated that SSD technology could substantially improve soil conditions and crop yields, and large-scale adoption of the technology will support the Sustainable Development Goals related to Land, No Poverty, and Zero Hunger in saline soils of India.
The importance of an updating of fundamental energy law to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in the energy sector.
This content advances UN SDG 10 and 13 goals highlighting the importance of inclusive approaches, incorporation of indigenous and traditional culture and knowledge, innovation as well as working with local communities to provide benefits both for ecosystem and wildlife conservation, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by highlighting that China risks losing its health gains within a single generation if society fails to adapt to climate change, and effective adaptation strategies need to consider China’s urbanization trends, underlying non-communicable diseases, an aging population, and future pandemic threats.
This Series paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by synthesising data from 127 existing studies on various aspects of climate change, including the effects of different climate factors on a wide range of health outcomes, climate change awareness and engagement, adaptation strategies, and policy implementation in Vietnam.
This Series paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by highlighting significant impacts of climate-related environmental extremes on the health and well-being of Australians.
This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by examining published literature on climate and air quality driven health outcomes in Singapore, and discusses mitigating strategies.
This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by summarising key climate risk drivers; potential climate-sensitive health risks; relevant climate change policy, legislation and activities, in Aotearoa New Zealand.
