The article discusses how the Himalayan city of Joshimath is facing multiple natural hazards and disasters, including sinking and land subsidence, which are exacerbated by climate change and rapid urbanization, highlighting the need for sustainable planning and management to address these climate-related challenges

This article links to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by addressing Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), highlighting the urgent need for effective management and reduction of tobacco product waste, which poses significant environmental hazards. By advocating for policies that classify tobacco waste as hazardous and emphasizing the importance of extended producer responsibility, the article underscores the necessity of holding tobacco companies accountable for their environmental impact, thereby contributing to sustainable practices and protecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

In this study, the authors analyse local surface urban heat island during 2003–2018 using satellite observations over 536 cities worldwide. Spatiotemporal patterns and mechanisms of the surface urban heat island are tightly linked with climate-vegetation conditions.

The primary outcome of our work is the strong evidence that flood hazards are related to the structural setting of the basin, which includes topography and geology, while the transition of flood hazards into disasters is mainly because of unplanned urbanization.

This study is a comprehensive assessment of the effects of climate change mitigation and pollution policies in China, providing policy recommendations.

In this study, the authors find that warmer temperatures to reduce language complexity of politicians.

This study demonstrates the large rooftop photovoltaic energy potential of China’s capital cities, showing that rooftop installations could also mitigate heat.

World Wetlands Day 2027

Event Date: 2 February 2027

Recognizing Body: United Nations General Assembly; Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention)

Short Event Descriptor: World Wetlands Day 2027 is an international observance recognizing the importance of wetlands and commemorating the signing of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands.

What the Event Is

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.