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Urban Expansion and Spatial Growth Patterns in Lucknow: Implications for Sustainable Development (1991–2021)

In Sustainability
Author:
Danish
Khan
Nizamuddin
Khan
Upasana
Choudhury
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Gowhar
Meraj
Urbanization is a major driver of land-use change, with significant implications for sustainable development in rapidly growing cities. In this study, we assess the spatiotemporal patterns of urban expansion in Lucknow, India, from 1991 to 2021, using geospatial techniques and Landsat satellite imagery. The key objective is to analyze urban growth...
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Community level vulnerability of groundwater fluoride contamination and exposure by the application of multi-criteria model

In Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances
Author:
Kousik
Das
Harish
Puppala
Ghanshyam
Pandey
Mijanur
Mondal
Pankaj
Pathak
Uttiya
Dey
Sudeshna
Chell
Sumana
Dutta
Elevated fluoride (F⁻) levels in groundwater, primarily due to geogenic processes, pose significant health risks, including dental and skeletal fluorosis and neurological disorders. This study aimed to quantify source-dependent F⁻ exposure at the community level in selected tropical dry regions of Andhra Pradesh, India. These locations include...
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Transforming Urban Energy: Dynamics, Policies and Innovations in Suburban Energy Efficiency and Building Sustainability in India

In Journal of Climate Change
Author:
Shiwani
Saurabh Kumar
Gupta
Shruti
Kanga
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Mohamed
Mahgoub
Gowhar
Meraj
This review article provides a thorough examination of the factors affecting energy consumption in India and around the world, focussing on suburban areas and their role in the broader context of building construction and energy efficiency. The study examines the switch from conventional energy sources to more diversified energy portfolios...
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A blue–green ratio of urban wetlands as an ecosystem healthindicator: the case of urban sprawl in Nagpur, India

In Environmental Hazards
Author:
Jayashree
Shukala
Mihir
Phophali
Saptarshi
Dutta
Paras
Pujari
Shalini
Dhyani
Rampant urban sprawl has affected the structure and function of existing urban green and blue spaces, exposing developing cities to unexpected disaster events. Drawing on a mixture of secondary information supported by GIS and field-based studies, we assessed the impact of growing impervious surfaces on the dynamic zones of urban wetlands in Nagpur...
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Keywords:
Urban wetlands; Dynamic zone; Flash floods; Blue green buffer; Nagpur City
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Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Susceptibility Mapping in Sikkim: A Comparison of AHP and Fuzzy AHP Models

In Climate
Author:
Arindam
Das
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Bhartendu
Sajan
Gowhar
Meraj
The Sikkim region of the Eastern Himalayas is highly susceptible to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), a risk that has increased significantly due to rapid glacial retreat driven by climate change in recent years. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of GLOF susceptibility in Sikkim, employing Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Fuzzy...
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Assessment of dyna clue model for prediction of spatio‑temporal dynamics of urbanisation and green space in Jaipur district, Rajasthan (India)

In Discover Cities
Author:
Khushi
Vaishnav
Shruti
Kanga
Bhartendu
Sajan
Saurabh
Singh
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Jatan
Debnath
Dhrubajyoti
Sahariah
Gowhar
Meraj
Urbanisation in Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, has significantly impacted land use and land cover (LULC) over the past four decades. This study addresses the pressing issue of how rapid urban expansion affects green spaces and environmental balance. Utilizing satellite imagery and a support vector machine (SVM) algorithm, LULC maps for 1993, 2003...
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Impact of topographic and hydrological parameters on urban health in Jaipur City

In Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health
Author:
S. K.
Gupta
P.
Roy
S.
Kanga
S.K.
Singh
G.
Meraj
This study investigates the relationship between hydrological factors and waterlogged regions, emphasizing the critical role of robust urban drainage systems in reducing urban flood risks and improving urban health. Using satellite data and GIS technologies, the study revealed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.65, p < 0.01) between the...
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Projected trends in ecosystem service valuation in response to land use land cover dynamics in Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, India

In Landscape and Ecological Engineering
Author:
Durlov
Lahon
Gowhar
Meraj
Shizuka
Hashimoto
Jatan
Debnath
Abid Muslim
Baba
Majid
Farooq
Md. Nazrul
Islam
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Pankaj
Chandan
Sanjeev
Sharma
Dhrubajyoti
Sahariah
In an era where global biodiversity hotspots are under unprecedented threat, understanding the intricate balance between land use land cover (LULC) changes and their implications on ecosystem services value (ESV) becomes paramount. The region of Jammu and Kashmir, with its distinctive ecological importance, is well known for these challenges and...
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India's pathway to net zero by 2070: status, challenges, and way forward

India's pathway to net zero by 2070: status, challenges, and way forward

In Environmental Research Letters
Author:
Vaibhav
Vaibhav Chaturvedi
Arunabha
Ghosh
Amit
Garg
Vidhee
Avashia
Saritha Sudharmma
Vishwanathan
Dipti
Gupta
Nilesh Kumar
Sinha
Chandra
Bhushan
Srestha
Banerjee
Divya
Datt
Juhi
Bansal
Minal
Pathak
Subash
Dhar
Ajeet Kumar
Singh
Nayeem
Khan
Rajani Ranjan
Rashmi
Shalu
Agrawal
Disha
Agarwal
Anjali
Singh
Thirumalai
NC
Siddharth S
Saxena
Vikram
Vishal
Udayan
Singh
Dharik S
Mallapragada
Rajiv Kumar
Chaturvedi
Aditya Valiathan
Pillai
Vibhuti
Garg
Santosh
Singh
Kavya
Hari
Diptiranjan
Mahapatra
Shuva
Raha
Tulika
Gupta
Sumit
Prasad
The announcement of India's 2070 net-zero target has demonstrated the power of a credible policy signal and changed the course of India's climate debate. While the Government of India (GoI) has not specified whether this target refers to carbon-dioxide or all greenhouse gases, the announcement has been a watershed moment in India's climate policy...
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Keywords:
Co-innovation
India
net-zero
Technology transfer
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Assessing critical flood-prone districts and optimal shelter zones in the Brahmaputra Valley: Strategies for effective flood risk management

In Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
Author:
Jatan
Debnath
Dhrubajyoti
Sahariah
Gowhar
Meraj
Kesar
Chand
Suraj Kumar
Singh
Shruti
Kanga
Frequent flooding has become a persistent issue in floodplain regions, causing significant disasters during each rainy season due to insufficient disaster management planning. This study proposes a methodology to prioritize flood susceptibility areas at the district level and identify suitable sites for flood shelters using a combination of machine...
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