Publications by authors named "An-Zhou Zhao"
The Fengfeng mining area is an important coal-producing area in China and crucial environmental problems have been caused by large-scale exploitation of coal mines. The spatio-temporal evolution and driving factors of the ecological environment quality in this area must be explored for promoting the transformation of coal-based cities. Based on Landsat data of the Google earth engine （GEE） platform, this study constructed a new remote sensing-based ecological index （RSEInew） for the Fengfeng mining area from 2000 to 2020.
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- Studying land use changes in urban areas like the Guanzhong Plain is essential for optimizing land use and promoting sustainability.
- A simulation using the PLUS and InVEST models predicted significant decreases in carbon stocks due to land use changes, with major land types being cultivated land, forest land, and grassland.
- The carbon stock has been declining, with the most considerable reduction expected in a rapid urban development scenario by 2040, emphasizing the need for careful land use planning to support sustainable development.