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Spatial and temporal changes and influencing factors of urban ecological efficiency in the Yellow River Basin 黄河流域城市生态效益的时空变化及影响因素
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-05 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435331
Zhang Qian-Ming, Li Ji-Xia
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Pharmaceutical consumption in human and veterinary medicine in Germany: potential environmental challenges 德国人用和兽医用药:潜在的环境挑战
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-05 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1443935
Mies Abdallah, Jenny Bethäuser, Felix Tettenborn, Arne Hein, Melanie Hamann
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Development of environmental performance and circular economy in the European Union countries: the case of “post-2004” members 欧盟国家环境绩效和循环经济的发展:"2004 年后 "成员国的情况
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1467370
Roman Lacko, Zuzana Hajduová, Radúz Dula
{"title":"Development of environmental performance and circular economy in the European Union countries: the case of “post-2004” members","authors":"Roman Lacko, Zuzana Hajduová, Radúz Dula","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1467370","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1467370","url":null,"abstract":"The study aims to compare the environmental efficiency within the group of European Union countries that joined the European Union in 2004 and later, and to identify the common circular economy determinants of efficiency. For this purpose, we performed Data Envelopment analysis and correlation analysis. We applied both constant and variable returns to scale models. Findings reveal that countries with a significant focus on services, particularly tourism, are more environmentally efficient. However, most countries are still heavily industry-oriented, with Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia being the least efficient. The study also highlights the need for significant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Interestingly, a positive correlation was found between resource productivity and the circular materials used, suggesting the importance of circular economy tools in improving the environment. Despite having a higher material and consumption footprint, these countries still produce a relatively high product and relatively low CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> emissions. Based on these analyses, we found regional differences and the need for setting cluster policies within the circular economy at the European Union level.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring the spatiotemporal dynamics and coupling coordination of urbanization and habitat quality in the Yangtze river basin, China 中国长江流域城市化与生境质量的时空动态及耦合协调探索
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435293
Jianfeng Wu, Zhongyang Guo, Guangjie Luo, Fengtai Zhang, Jingpeng Chen, Wei Li, Qiwei Chen, Jingjing Liao, Guangjie Cao
{"title":"Exploring the spatiotemporal dynamics and coupling coordination of urbanization and habitat quality in the Yangtze river basin, China","authors":"Jianfeng Wu, Zhongyang Guo, Guangjie Luo, Fengtai Zhang, Jingpeng Chen, Wei Li, Qiwei Chen, Jingjing Liao, Guangjie Cao","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435293","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435293","url":null,"abstract":"Rapid urbanization induces significant changes in land use, exerting a profound impact on regional habitat quality. Understanding the interconnectedness of urbanization and habitat quality is crucial for safeguarding the regional ecological environment and promoting sustainable urban development. Cities along the Yangtze River, as the core region of the Yangtze River Economic Belt in China, serve as a typical and critically important area to investigate the dynamic response of habitat quality to rapid urbanization. This study employs the InVEST model and entropy method to assess the spatiotemporal dynamics of habitat quality and urbanization in Yangtze River cities. Using the coupling coordination degree model, it analyzes the interplay between urbanization and habitat quality, elucidating dynamic response patterns and emphasizing the need for pertinent policy measures. Our findings reveal that from 1990 to 2019, urbanization levels in the study area surged by over six times, while habitat quality consistently declined, reflecting a 4.5% decrease. Notably, spatial variances were observed along the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the river. Although an inverse relationship between urbanization and habitat quality predominates, three cities demonstrated a positive correlation. The study also indicates a stable increase in the coupling coordination degree between urbanization and habitat quality, evolving from a phase of urbanization lag to one of synchronization followed by habitat quality lag. Among the cities, Chongqing emerges as an exemplary model for the coordinated development of urbanization and habitat quality. These insights provide a theoretical foundation and policy guidance for enhancing sustainable urban and ecological strategies in the region.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"104 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A blueprint for overcoming barriers to the use of nature-based coastal protection in Australia 澳大利亚克服使用基于自然的海岸保护障碍的蓝图
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435833
Rebecca L. Morris, Andrew W. M. Pomeroy, Anthony Boxshall, Gildas Colleter, David Dack, Andrew R. Dunlop, David Hanslow, Sam King, Ariana Magini, Katrina O’Malley-Jones, Sel Sultmann, Murray Townsend, Fiona Valesini, Jacquie White, Elisa Zavadil, Stephen E. Swearer
{"title":"A blueprint for overcoming barriers to the use of nature-based coastal protection in Australia","authors":"Rebecca L. Morris, Andrew W. M. Pomeroy, Anthony Boxshall, Gildas Colleter, David Dack, Andrew R. Dunlop, David Hanslow, Sam King, Ariana Magini, Katrina O’Malley-Jones, Sel Sultmann, Murray Townsend, Fiona Valesini, Jacquie White, Elisa Zavadil, Stephen E. Swearer","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435833","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1435833","url":null,"abstract":"The global loss of coastal habitats is putting communities at risk of erosion and flooding, as well as impacting ecosystem function, cultural values, biodiversity, and other services. Coastal habitat restoration can provide a nature-based solution to the increasing need for climate adaptation on the coast while recovering lost ecosystems. Despite the benefits of using nature-based coastal protection to manage coastal hazards, there are scientific, socio-political and economic barriers to the broad use of this approach. Understanding the details of these barriers from the perspective of multiple stakeholders is essential to identifying solutions to overcome them. Using a workshop with participants that are key partners and stakeholders (from government, engineering consulting firms, and non-governmental organisations) in the management, design, and delivery of a coastal protection solution we aimed to: (1) gain a better understanding of the barriers faced by multiple stakeholders involved in the implementation of nature-based coastal protection; and (2) identify tangible solutions to these barriers to increase or support implementation, help focus attention on areas for future research, and inform pathways forward for the governance of nature-based coastal protection. We defined 19 barriers to nature-based coastal protection, but the primary ones that are experienced during the delivery of a project are a lack of: education and awareness; community support; necessary expertise and technical guidance; and uncertainty around: the risk reduction that can be achieved; planning and regulatory processes; and ownership of the structure. Two barriers that do not persist during the design stages of a project but are overarching as to whether nature-based coastal protection is considered in the first place, are government support and the availability of funding. The importance of these primary barriers changes depending on the method of nature-based coastal protection. We conclude by identifying both immediate actions and long-term solutions for enabling nature-based coastal protection in response to each of the primary barriers.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Envirotyping helps in better understanding the root cause of success and limitations of rainfed production systems 环境类型分析有助于更好地了解雨水灌溉生产系统成功的根本原因和局限性
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-03 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1417199
Gajanan L. Sawargaonkar, Moses Shyam Davala, S. Rakesh, Prasad J. Kamdi, Rohan Y. Khopade, Rajesh Nune, Rajesh Pasumarthi, Pushpajeet Choudhari, Aviraj Datta, Venkata Radha Akuraju, Sreenath Dixit, Ramesh Singh, Mangi Lal Jat
{"title":"Envirotyping helps in better understanding the root cause of success and limitations of rainfed production systems","authors":"Gajanan L. Sawargaonkar, Moses Shyam Davala, S. Rakesh, Prasad J. Kamdi, Rohan Y. Khopade, Rajesh Nune, Rajesh Pasumarthi, Pushpajeet Choudhari, Aviraj Datta, Venkata Radha Akuraju, Sreenath Dixit, Ramesh Singh, Mangi Lal Jat","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1417199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1417199","url":null,"abstract":"The current diagnostic agronomy study of the Bankura region of West Bengal, India, examined the variations in crop yields through a socio-ecological analysis of multiple production system components. Envirotyping for root cause analysis was employed to delve into the variables that affect the performance of rainfed production systems. Mother Earth, man, machine, management, and materials (5Ms concept) were the five indicators under which the variables were grouped. Findings demonstrated the fragility of the region’s soils due to its undulating terrain, unpredictable rainfall patterns, and frequent drought scenarios. The LULC’s NDVI showed that the agricultural area is about 60% and 43% of the total geographical area in the Hirbandh and Ranibandh blocks, respectively. Soils are acidic and diagnosed with deficiency of both macro and micronutrients (phosphorous, sulfur, and boron) having poor water holding capacity (35 to 55 mm for a 50 cm soil depth). The sand and soil organic carbon contents ranged between 43.04%–82.32% and 0.17%–1.01%, respectively with a low bacterial population. These factors are the root cause for low cropping intensity (106%) and low paddy productivity (3,021 kg/ha). Overall, the study contributes to designing and scaling-up of sustainable landscape management practices that could ensure higher cropping intensity and system productivity in similar agro-ecologies with limited evidence.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209742","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Distinct microbial community structures formed on the biofilms of PLA and PP, influenced by physicochemical factors of sediment and polymer types in a 60-day indoor study 在为期 60 天的室内研究中,聚乳酸和聚丙烯生物膜上形成的不同微生物群落结构受沉积物理化因素和聚合物类型的影响
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-02 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1452523
Yiying Jiao, Anqi Zhou, Delang Zhang, Mo Chen, Liang Wan
{"title":"Distinct microbial community structures formed on the biofilms of PLA and PP, influenced by physicochemical factors of sediment and polymer types in a 60-day indoor study","authors":"Yiying Jiao, Anqi Zhou, Delang Zhang, Mo Chen, Liang Wan","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1452523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1452523","url":null,"abstract":"Microplastics (MPs) are colonized by biofilm-forming microbes. Biodegradable plastics, popular replacements for traditional plastics, still have unknown biofilm formation characteristics. We conducted a 60-day indoor experiment, where sediment was exposed to traditional MPs (polypropylene, PP), biodegradable MPs (polylactic acid, PLA), and glass beads (GLASS). The microbial communities in the MPs-biofilm were analyzed using high-throughput sequencing. Results indicated that Proteobacteria was the dominant phylum on all substrates, followed by Actinobacteria, and Firmicutes. At the genus level, the majority of microorganisms colonizing PP possessed nitrification and denitrification capabilities, while the dominant bacteria on PLA were capable of degrading lignin, cellulose and carbon metabolism. The genus <jats:italic>Sphingomonas</jats:italic>, a promising bacteria capable of degrading biodegradable microplastics, was particularly discovered on the PLA biofilm, meanwhile, bacterial colonization of PLA indirectly increased the potential for human transmission of pathogens. Redundancy analysis revealed that the pH and moisture significantly affected the bacterial communities. Pearson correlation heatmap indicated that the abundance of the majority of dominant bacterial genera of two MPs biofilms is negatively correlated with the physicochemical parameters of sediment (pH, moisture, TN, TP), except for salinity. The microbial communities associated with PP and PLA exhibited distinct differences caused by the combined effects of changes in physicochemical properties of sediment and different material substrates. This study provides further evidence of the significant selective features exhibited by microbial colonization on these two MPs when exposed to the same source community, offering insights into the exploration of promising bacteria for MPs degradation.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209743","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A comprehensive review of landfill leachate treatment technologies 对垃圾填埋场沥滤液处理技术的全面审查
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-02 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1439128
Jiachen Wang, Zhen Qiao
{"title":"A comprehensive review of landfill leachate treatment technologies","authors":"Jiachen Wang, Zhen Qiao","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1439128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1439128","url":null,"abstract":"The management of landfill leachate presents a significant environmental challenge, necessitating a comprehensive and dynamic treatment approach. This comprehensive review delves into the critical issue of landfill leachate treatment, exploring its environmental impact, treatment technologies, regulatory frameworks, and the path towards sustainable management practices. This review explores the complexities of landfill leachate, emphasizing the need for sustainable waste management practices to safeguard environmental health. Our analysis highlights the evolution of conventional and advanced treatment technologies designed to mitigate these risks, focusing on membrane technologies, advanced oxidation processes, and the promising potential of emerging techniques such as adsorption and biological nutrient removal. These technologies are evaluated for their efficiency, cost implications, and sustainability impacts, underscoring the challenges and opportunities within the current landscape of leachate treatment. The review aims to provide insights into designing efficient and effective treatment systems through a detailed analysis of conventional and advanced treatment methods. By examining a case study in Changsha City, the effectiveness of a comprehensive treatment system integrating various technologies is demonstrated. The review underscores the interconnectedness of human activities, environmental health, and waste management, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach. It stresses the continuous improvement of leachate treatment technologies and the adoption of sustainable practices to reduce the environmental footprint of landfills. Ultimately, it calls for integrating multiple treatment processes, economic considerations, and readiness to address future challenges in landfill leachate treatment, contributing to the advancement of sustainable waste management practices.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"261 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A study on the spatial correlation network structure and its influencing factors of coupling coordination between FDI flow network and carbon transfer network in the belt and road initiative countries 一带一路倡议国家外国直接投资流网络与碳转移网络耦合协调的空间关联网络结构及其影响因素研究
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-09-02 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1393011
Yong Huang, Di You, Haozhen Yu, Chengye Yang, Jiawen Mao
{"title":"A study on the spatial correlation network structure and its influencing factors of coupling coordination between FDI flow network and carbon transfer network in the belt and road initiative countries","authors":"Yong Huang, Di You, Haozhen Yu, Chengye Yang, Jiawen Mao","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1393011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1393011","url":null,"abstract":"Clarifying the spatial correlation characteristics and influencing factors of coupling coordination between Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flow networks and carbon transfer networks in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative is of utmost importance for the formulation of regional carbon governance strategies and the establishment of a high-quality Green Silk Road. This study used a comprehensive approach combining social network analysis and coupling coordination model to measure the coupling coordination degree of FDI flow networks and carbon transfer networks of 67 Belt and Road countries from 2010 to 2016. In addition, a modified gravity model is used to characterize the spatial correlation network structure of coupling coordination between the two networks, and the QAP regression analysis method is applied to investigate the factors influencing the spatial association network. The results are as follows: 1) The spatial correlation network of coupling coordination between the two networks has good accessibility and relatively high overall network stability. 2) Countries such as Qatar and the United Arab Emirates occupy central positions in the network, while Bahrain and Jordan are positioned on the periphery of the network. 3) The spatial correlation network can be divided into three sectors: net outflow, net inflow, and bidirectional overflow sectors. 4) Spatial adjacency, bilateral investment treaties, economic development, and institutional quality have significant positive effects on the spatial association network, while the industrial structure and the level of infrastructure development have a significant negative impact. This study proposes an indicator system for the coupling coordination between FDI flow networks and carbon transfer networks. The aim is to investigate the coupling coordination relationship between FDI flow networks and carbon emission transfer networks in countries along the Belt and Road Initiative, providing important guidance for the formulation of regional cooperative carbon emission reduction strategies in other regions.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"47 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The impact of city-county mergers on urban land green utilization efficiency: evidence from China 市县合并对城市土地绿化利用效率的影响:来自中国的证据
IF 4.6 3区 环境科学与生态学
Frontiers in Environmental Science Pub Date : 2024-08-30 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2024.1418982
MengChao Zhao, Xiang Xiao, Yang Le
{"title":"The impact of city-county mergers on urban land green utilization efficiency: evidence from China","authors":"MengChao Zhao, Xiang Xiao, Yang Le","doi":"10.3389/fenvs.2024.1418982","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1418982","url":null,"abstract":"As an urbanization effort propelled by administrative measures, city-county merger has been particularly prevalent in the administrative district adjustments of prefecture-level cities in China. However, there has been scant research focusing on the policy’s impact on the efficiency of green utilization of urban land. We selected panel data from Chinese prefecture-level cities from 2003 to 2020, employing the slack-based measure (SBM) model that accounts for undesirable outputs, in conjunction with the Malmquist-Luenberger (ML) productivity index, to measure the efficiency of green land use in cities. Building on this, we utilized the staggered difference-in-differences (DID) model to investigate the impact of policies expanding cities through land leasing on the green utilization efficiency of urban land. Our findings indicate that the city-county merger has generally led to a decline in the efficiency of green utilization of urban land. Further mechanism analysis suggests that local governments’ excessive focus on land leasing for economic development, leading to a low-quality development model, is a significant factor contributing to the decline in green utilization efficiency of urban land. Specifically, the city-county merger policy indirectly reduces land green utilization efficiency by increasing industrial land leasing revenue, the number of industrial polluting enterprises, lowering the rationalization level of urban industrial structure, and raising the overachievement of urban economic growth targets. Further research reveals that the policy has heterogeneous impacts on land green utilization efficiency across different regions, city sizes, administrative levels, economic development levels, and urban planning types. The policy has a more significant inhibitory effect on land green utilization efficiency in non-eastern regions, smaller cities, peripheral cities, underdeveloped cities, and resource-based cities. Our study confirms that as a significant urbanization reform initiative, the effectiveness of the city-county merger still relies on the traditional extensive growth model based on land expansion, which is not conducive to enhancing the efficiency of green land use in cities.","PeriodicalId":12460,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in Environmental Science","volume":"10 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.6,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142209750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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