[HTML][HTML] The key role of clean energy and technology in smart cities development

A Razmjoo, AH Gandomi, M Pazhoohesh… - Energy Strategy …, 2022 - Elsevier
Humanity is currently facing immense challenges related to the reduction of CO 2 emissions
and satisfying energy demand whilst mitigating environmental impacts, hence, developing …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon sequestration and storage potential of urban residential environment–A review

A Kinnunen, I Talvitie, J Ottelin, J Heinonen… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cities are hotspots of anthropogenic activity and consumption. Thus, the consumption-based
carbon footprints of their residents are pronounced. However, the beneficial climate impacts …

Promoting sustainable carbon sequestration of plants in urban greenspace by planting design: A case study in parks of Beijing

Y Wang, Q Chang, X Li - Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban greenspace has been highlighted as a means of offsetting carbon dioxide (CO 2)
emissions and mitigating climate change in cities. However, it is still challenging to design …

Greening the city: Thriving for biodiversity and sustainability

P Pereira, F Baró - Science of the total environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban population and urbanisation are increasing rapidly, mainly in developing countries,
usually at the expense of green and blue areas. This trend will decrease the ecosystems' …

Nature-based solutions for carbon sequestration in urban environments

P Pereira, F Wang, M Inacio, M Kalinauskas… - Current Opinion in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cities are among the areas that emit more carbon to the atmosphere and contribute to
climate change. It is urgent to mitigate their impact. Nature-based solutions (NBS), terrestrial …

Life cycle assessment of urban uses of biochar and case study in Uppsala, Sweden

ES Azzi, E Karltun, C Sundberg - Biochar, 2022 - Springer
Biochar is a material derived from biomass pyrolysis that is used in urban applications. The
environmental impacts of new biochar products have however not been assessed. Here, the …

Developing a forest city in a new capital city: A thematic analysis of the Indonesian government's plans

AHH Ibrahim, T Baharuddin, M Wance - Jurnal Bina Praja, 2023 - jurnal.kemendagri.go.id
This study analyzes the Indonesian government's plans to develop a forest city in the new
capital (IKN). This study uses a qualitative approach by examining several relevant official …

Integrating carbon and water footprint into nature-based solution (NBS) for urban planning in a highly built-up area in Guangzhou, China

M Wang, X Zhong, H Yuan, D Zhang, L Cheng… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
Stormwater management problems have been deteriorated with the high frequency and
intensity of precipitation owing to rapid urbanization and climate variability, especially in …

Carbon sequestration potential of street tree plantings in Helsinki

M Havu, L Kulmala, P Kolari, T Vesala… - Biogeosciences …, 2021 - bg.copernicus.org
Cities have become increasingly interested in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions,
and increasing carbon sequestration and storage in urban vegetation and soil as part of …

[HTML][HTML] Preference for multi-layered, flowering, woody streetscape plantings in a mediterranean-type climate

A Babington, M Hughes, C Farrell, J Chambers… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban vegetation provides many social and environmental benefits, yet integrating diverse
vegetation into urban areas can be difficult due to spatial and financial constraints …