Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research

Reconciling nitrogen fertilization effects on soil nitrification with acidification

Nitrogen (N) fertilization supports nearly half of the global population but disrupts the N cycle. While N addition is assumed to stimulate soil nitrification by increasing substrate supply and nitrifier activity, it may also inhibit nitrification via soil acidification. Resolvin...

From Spatial Evolution to Low-Carbon Transition: Regional Heterogeneity and Stage Diagnosis of Carbon Emissions Across 19 Urban Agglomerations in China

Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of carbon emissions and developing differentiated governance strategies for urban agglomerations are essential for achieving regional low-carbon transformation. This study aims to identify the spatiotemporal patterns, driving mechanisms,...

The pivotal role of the food service industry in alleviating urban segregation and boosting city vitality

Abstract Urban segregation challenges the sustainable and inclusive development of cities, yet little is known about how to address it effectively. This study examines how restaurants in Chengdu, China, a city renowned for its vibrant food culture, shape social interactions in da...

Divergent Blue Carbon Trajectories in the Yellow River Delta Post‐1976 Diversion: Hydrological Stability and Human Disturbance Contrasts Revealed by Multi‐Source Remote Sensing (1984–2023)

ABSTRACT Coastal wetlands are critical blue carbon sinks, yet their spatiotemporal dynamics under environmental change remain insufficiently quantified. Taking the Yellow River Delta (YRD) as a natural laboratory, this study synthesizes multi‐source remote sensing data, including...