Land use change has had a crucial impact on ecological and socioeconomic systems. This study takes the main urban area of Zhengzhou as an example and constructs a comprehensive analysis framework ...

Homogenisation caused by intensive land-use is one of the drivers of global biodiversity decline. However, the contribution of land-use intensity to insect diversity loss is still largely untested.

Changes to land use can directly heighten the risk of diseases spreading from animals to humans, new University of Stirling–led research has shown. The study, led by Dr. Adam Fell of the University's ...

A new scientific report lays bare the stark impacts of land-system change and land degradation on planetary health, while also offering solutions to these problems. The report was published on the eve ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. One of the most notable examples of zoning with positive and negative outcomes is the Plan de Uso de Suelos (PLUS) of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The PLUS ...

PHOENIX — The Valley needs more housing. To build homes the land must be zoned for it. Some regions of the Phoenix metro are zoned for more residential units than others. Some Valley cities have ...