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2385 papers

📄 earth science

Smartphone Thermal Response to Concrete and Vegetated Surfaces: A Proof-of-Concept Pilot Study

This proof-of-concept pilot study introduces "Active Thermal Mapping," a novel method using smartphones as surface-coupled thermal probes to demonstrate that devices exhibit distinct, measurable warming and cooling responses when placed on concrete versus vegetated surfaces, with non-cooled phones showing greater sensitivity than vapor-cooled ones, thereby establishing a foundation for future research to calibrate these devices as estimators of surface thermal conditions.

Shubhadeep Podder2026-09-22
📄 earth science

Long-term urban expansion, land-cover transitions and estimated ecosystem service value in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 1988–2024

This study analyzes Kathmandu Valley's land-use changes from 1988 to 2024, revealing that rapid urban expansion driven by cropland conversion has reduced total ecosystem service value by 12.18%, thereby highlighting the urgent need for sustainable land-management strategies that prioritize agricultural conservation and green-blue infrastructure.

Amrit Dhakal2026-09-22
📄 earth science

FireInSite: an Accessible, Integrated Fire Behaviour Prediction System for the UK and Ireland

FireInSite is a user-friendly, automated decision support system developed for the UK and Ireland that predicts fire behavior by integrating local fuel and weather data with the Rothermel model, thereby addressing the lack of accessible wildfire management tools in humid temperate regions.

Tadas Nikonovas, Claire M Belcher, Kerryn Little, Gareth D Clay, Nicholas Kettridge, Stefan Doerr2026-09-22
📄 earth science

Forced and Internal Variability of Ocean Temperature Diagnosed via Multi-Model Ensemble Linear Dynamical Mode (M-ELDM) Decomposition

This paper introduces the Multi-Model Ensemble Linear Dynamical Mode (M-ELDM) decomposition method to objectively compare historical ocean temperature simulations across Earth System Models, revealing shared forced and internal variability patterns while highlighting a significant absence of pronounced multidecadal signals in the models compared to observational data.

Aleksei Seleznev, Maria Buyanova, Sergey Kravtsov, Andrei Gavrilov, Evgeny Loskutov, Alexander Feigin2026-09-21
📄 earth science

Assessment of fuelwood diversity and utilization patterns in a Himalayan protected area: implications for conservation and management

This study assesses the diversity and seasonal utilization patterns of fuelwood by local communities in the Overa-Aru wildlife sanctuary of the Kashmir Himalaya, revealing a decline in species usage and significant demographic influences on collection practices to inform sustainable conservation and management strategies.

Tajamul Islam, Anzar Ahmad Khuroo, Irshad A. Nawchoo2026-09-21
📄 earth science

An analysis of ecological connectivity in London using terrestrial habitat-proxy species

This paper advocates for a functional approach to urban ecological planning in London by demonstrating that landscape-level connectivity analysis using terrestrial habitat-proxy species reveals critical cross-boundary corridors and pinch points that traditional greenspace and canopy cover metrics fail to capture, thereby highlighting the need for governance structures that transcend administrative boundaries.

Thomas O'Callaghan-Brown2026-09-21
📄 earth science

Towards a Policy Framework for Landslide Risk Management in the Western Himalaya: Site Specific Investigations from Ramban and Kishtwar Districts, Jammu and Kashmir, India

This paper presents a comprehensive field-based investigation of landslide hazards in the Ramban and Kishtwar districts of the Western Himalaya to identify key instability triggers and propose a science-backed policy framework for targeted mitigation and sustainable risk management.

Yudhbir Singh, Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Ahsan Ul Haq, Sundeep K. Pandita2026-09-21
📄 earth science

Carbon – Biodiversity - Land System Nexus Across Scales: MSA and Biomass Metrics Across the Brazilian Cerrado and the Sertão Veredas Peruaçu Mosaic

This study demonstrates that while the Brazilian Cerrado biome suffered significant biodiversity and carbon losses between 2012 and 2023, the Sertão Veredas-Peruaçu Mosaic exhibited greater ecological resilience, providing empirical evidence that integrated landscape-scale governance effectively decouples agricultural expansion from biodiversity degradation and carbon depletion.

Daniella Do Valle, Diniz Carvalho de Arruda, Sonia Carvalho Ribeiro2026-09-21
📄 earth science

A Scalable Decentralized Greywater Treatment Framework for Academic Institutions in Developing Regions

This study demonstrates that a low-cost, scalable multi-media packed-bed filtration system using gravel, silica sand, and powdered activated carbon effectively treats institutional greywater at a Bangladeshi university, achieving significant removal of key pollutants and producing effluent that meets FAO standards for irrigation and discharge.

Kundan Yadav, Rukaya Yasmin2026-09-21