Background Climate change is one of the great challenges of our time. The consequences
of climate change on exposed biological subjects, as well as on vulnerable societies, are a …

Due to a changing climate and increased urbanization, an escalation of urban flooding
occurrences and its aftereffects are ever more dire. Notably, the frequency of extreme storms …

Pluvial flooding is a serious hazard in inland US cities. City managers and communities are
increasingly interested in reducing their pluvial flood risk through the development of green …

As urban populations continue to grow through the 21st century, more people are projected
to be at risk of exposure to climate change-induced extreme events. To investigate the …

Urban waterlogging disasters are affected by environmental conditions and human
activities. Previous studies had explored the effect of land-use type on waterlogging in …

Urban waterlogging will harm economic development and people's life safety; however, the
waterlogging risk zoning map provides the necessary decision support for the management …

Natural hazard exposure in urban communities continues to increase, driven by changes in
land use, climate, and demographics. Socially vulnerable populations disproportionately …

Urban pluvial flooding (UPF) resulting from localized, intense, rainfall-generated ponding
and overland flow causes a range of socio-environmental impacts. UPF is driven by a …

In the context of global urbanization, more and more people are attracted to these cities with
superior geographical conditions and strategic positions, resulting in the emergence of …

Green roofs are being incorporated into stormwater management programs around the
world. While numerous studies have estimated the private benefits to the owners and …