The land use–climate change–energy nexus

Dale, Virginia H.; Efroymson, Rebecca A.; Kline, Keith L.

doi:10.1007/s10980-011-9606-2

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“…The importance of land cover and landuse changes results from the fact that, as a component of global changes (Dale, Virginia H. et al, 2011), they reflect the anthropogenic impacts on the environment, especially those induced by socioeconomic drivers (Petrişor et al, 2010b), and particularly those resulting from the competition for space (Petrişor, 2012). In general, land cover reflects the biophysical coverage, while land use shows how land is used by human communities (Jensen, 2000), or provides a fine-tuned classification of natural systems (Petrişor et al, 2010b).…”

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Assessing Microscale Environmental Changes: CORINE Vs. The Urban Atlas

Petrişor¹,

Petrişor²

2015

Present Environment and Sustainable Development

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Abstract. Applying geostatistical approaches to spatial data is a common method for assessing the transitional dynamics of land cover and use changes induced by human activities. However, the relevance of results depends largely on the quality of data. CORINE data have showed their utility in assessing long term changes at the macro-scale, but their use at the micro-scale is impeded by the spatial resolution and changes in the methodology of obtaining them. Recently, new data from the Urban Atlas were provided at a greater resolution for urban areas. In an attempt to assess their potential for analyzing transitional dynamics at the micro-scale, this paper compared the two data sets using the case study of Bucharest. The results indicate that the Urban Atlas does a better job in surprising the fragmentation of land in urban areas, and providing the real extent of specific features diminished by CORINE.

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Assessing Microscale Environmental Changes: CORINE Vs. The Urban Atlas

Petrişor¹,

Petrişor²

2015

Present Environment and Sustainable Development

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“…Some climate change impacts also involve complex feed-back loops (Hou et al 2012). For example, climate change can increase average temperatures, resulting in more energy consumption for cooling, in turn driving more fossil fuel use, exacerbating climate change (Dale et al 2011).…”

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Climate Change, Energy Policy and Justice: A Systematic Review

Byrne¹,

Portanger²

2014

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Energy eciency and energy security are emerging concerns in climate change policy. But there is little acknowledgment of energy justice issues. Marginalised and vulnerable communities may be disproportionately exposed to both climate change impacts (e.g. heat, ooding) and costs associated with energy transitions related to climate change mitigation and adaptation (e.g. particulate exposure from biofuel combustion). Climate change is producing energy-related impacts such as increased cooling costs. In some cases it threatens energy security. Higher electricity costs associated with`climate proong' energy network infrastructure may exacerbate`fuel poverty' itself a form of injustice. In this paper we critically review the literature about multiple interrelations between energy policy, justice and climate change. We identify key issues, illuminate knowledge gaps, and synthesise ndings to develop a conceptual model. We chart a research agenda and highlight policy implications. IntroductionEnergy generation from fossil fuels is a major driver of anthropogenic climate change (Davis et al. 2010). The mining and combustion of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and shale gas produce a range of environmental impacts, including air pollution, groundwater contamination, and greenhouse gas pollutionthe latter contributing to climate change (Jenner/Lamadrid 2013;Campbell et al. 2014). Climate change in turn produces environmental impacts such as increases in extreme weather events, ooding, coastal erosion, drought and heat-waves. These impacts have social consequences, including disease, death and economic disruption (Byrne et al. 2009). Some climate change impacts also involve complex feed-back loops (Hou et al. 2012). For example, climate change can increase average temperatures, resulting in more energy consumption for cooling, in turn driving more fossil fuel use, exacerbating climate change (Dale et al. 2011).Eective climate change responses thus require both mitigation (reducing greenhouse gas production and sequestering carbon) and adaptatione.g. preparing for future climate regimes. There is a spectrum of energy-related mitigation * We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the reviewers in helping to improve this paper. We are indebted to their patience and guidance. We are also grateful to the editors for their understanding in the delays we experienced. While every attempt has been made to ensure the manuscript is correct, any omissions, errors and inaccuracies, remain those of the authors.

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“…Dale et al, 2011;Novotny and Novotny, 2012). It is clear that placing water more centrally in the land-use planning process could be a realisable and practical goal for promoting WSUD in the UK in the short term (e.g.…”

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Water-sensitive urban design: opportunities for the UK

Ashley

Lundy

Ward

et al. 2013

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Municipal E

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Water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a concept that is gaining support as a means to manage urban water systems in an integrated way through the better positioning of the topic of water in urban planning and design processes.Water-sensitive urban design is emerging in the UK and this paper sets the scene and identifies the opportunities and constraints from a UK perspective. Recent developments in integrated water management, ecosystem services and multifunctional land use provide new opportunities for 'getting more for less'. These can range from seeing all forms of water as a resource, exploiting opportunities to contribute to the green and blue infrastructure agendas, resilience to climate and other changes. This paper draws on international experience as to how water-sensitive urban design can deliver opportunities; mitigate the urban development challenges; implement and support institutional, regulatory and practical opportunities and demonstrate the benefits of taking a water-sensitive urban design approach in the UK. The key requirements for delivery are highlighted and a proposed vision for water-sensitive urban design in the UK outlined.

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The land use–climate change–energy nexus

Cited by 177 publications

References 83 publications

Assessing Microscale Environmental Changes: CORINE Vs. The Urban Atlas

Assessing Microscale Environmental Changes: CORINE Vs. The Urban Atlas

Climate Change, Energy Policy and Justice: A Systematic Review

Water-sensitive urban design: opportunities for the UK

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