by Rupesh Kumar Gupta  , Yash Kumar Tiwari  , Arpit Gupta  , Grinedge Yadav  and Swati Gupta

Received: 01 March 2026;  Published: 27 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602011

The rapid urbanisation in developing countries has not only intensified land transformation but also significantly altered surface temperatures, thereby increasing climate vulnerability. Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing cities, has witnessed substantial urban growth over the past two decades and therefore requires an integrated approach to analyse land-use change, thermal dynamics, and future growth patterns. This study aims to analyse the spatial and temporal patterns of land use/land cover (LULC) changes [...]

by Pham Van Dinh  , Pham Van Toi  , Tuan-Dung Hoang  , Leu Tho Bach  and Pham Tuan Hung

Received: 24 December 2025;  Published: 25 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602010

Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills remain a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, leachate pollution, and land degradation, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where many sites operate beyond their design capacity. This study proposes an integrated and low-cost framework combining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry with environmental assessment to support landfill closure planning. Using the Da Mai landfill (Vietnam) as a case study, high-resolution orthomosaics and a digital surface m [...]

by Rupesh Kumar Gupta

Received: 12 February 2026;  Published: 19 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602009

Rapid urbanization has remarkably altered land surface characteristics and thermal environments in Indian metropolitan cities, thereby increasing ecological pressure and urban heat risk. This study integrates assessments of land use and land cover (LULC) change and LST, and the UTFVI for Bangalore, India, using multi-temporal Landsat imagery and geospatial techniques, along with machine learning methods. LULC changes were studied and analyzed for 2000 and 2020, and a simulation to 2024 was performed, employing a Ra [...]

by Jimoh Muktar  and Toyese Oyegoke

Received: 31 December 2025;  Published: 30 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602008

The growing concerns over fossil fuel dependency have motivated the exploration of sustainable biofuel alternatives. However, the practice of utilizing first-generation bioethanol production obtained majorly from food crops threat food supply market and poses threat to food security and land use. As a way forward, second-generation bioethanol from biomass, such as rice husk, an abundant agricultural residue, could potentially offer a promising pathway. Yet, its conversion remains energy-intensive and thermodynamica [...]

by Aster Woldu Gebrearegay  , Melaku Tesfaye  and Alemu Gizaw

Received: 04 January 2026;  Published: 24 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602007

Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is a carcinogenic pollutant commonly found in wastewater from tanning and electroplating industries. This study investigates the efficiency of raw Cordia africana sawdust as a biosorbent for Cr(VI) removal. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted by varying pH (3-8), contact time (10-120 min), and Cr(VI) concentration (21-47 mg/L) using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with Box-Behnken design. Characterization was performed using FTIR, SEM, BET, pH, and PZC analysis before and aft [...]

by Takwa Tabbassi  , Asma Abdedayem  , Zohra Sghaier  , Amor Hafiane  and Mustapha Hidouri

Received: 15 December 2025;  Published: 10 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2602006

This study investigated the use of new bioadsorbent the Hydroxyfluorapatite (Ca10(PO4)6OH1.75F0.25, HFA) to eliminate Alizarin Red S (ARS), a harmful water pollutant. Initial batch tests were conducted to evaluate the adsorption process, focusing on both kinetics and equilibrium behavior. Various kinetic models were applied such as: pseudo first-order, pseudo second order, the intraparticular diffuision model and external diffusion model. The modeling results proved that the pseudo-second-order model best matched t [...]

by G.-Fivos Sargentis  , Sofian Baroudi  , Marios-Athanasios Angelidis  , Ilias Arvanitidis  , Nikos Mamassis  and Romanos Ioannidis

Received: 03 November 2025;  Published: 01 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601005

Mediterranean regions like West Mani, Greece, face escalating water scarcity exacerbated by climate variability and seasonal tourism peaks, straining the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus. Olive cultivation, central to the region’s economy and culture, generates substantial underutilized biomass residues that increase wildfire risk if left unmanaged. At the same time, water supply increasingly relies on energy-intensive desalination and pumping. This study addresses the gap in integrated, place-based WEF nexus applicat [...]

by Muhammad Hannan  , Muzafar Ali  , Chengpeng Lu  and Jia Xu

Received: 12 August 2025;  Published: 24 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601004

Sindh Province, Pakistan, is highly vulnerable to hydroclimatic extremes, necessitating a detailed understanding of its precipitation patterns for effective water management. This study assesses spatiotemporal precipitation dynamics across Sindh from 2001 to 2024 by integrating satellite-based CHIRPS data, in situ observations from the Climate Knowledge Portal (CKP), and CMIP6 climate model projections. Validation results show strong agreement between CHIRPS and ground data (R ≈ 0.87, d ≈ 0.93), confirming the sate [...]

by Agegnehu Kitanbo Yoshe

Received: 08 November 2025;  Published: 10 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601003

Characterizing drought severity using GRACE and TerraClimate datasets is globally important because it enables consistent, large-scale monitoring of both surface and subsurface water availability across data-scarce regions. This integrated perspective supports improved drought assessment, climate change impact analysis, and informed water-resource management worldwide. The Ethiopian Rift Valley has experienced recurrent hydrological drought hazards, posing serious threats to water availability, agricultural product [...]

by Kamal A. R. Ismail  , Fatima A. M. Lino  , Mohamed Teggar  , Abdelghani Laouer  , Pedro L. O. Machado  , Felipe M. Biglia  and Thiago A. Alves

Received: 27 June 2025;  Published: 12 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/aeer.2601002

Buildings account for a significant portion of global energy consumption, estimated at 30-40%, and also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Energy consumption in a building is mainly thermal (natural gas) and electrical. This energy is usually used for heating water, cooking, illumination, ventilation and air conditioning, powering appliances, floor heating, and other activities. These activities were examined, and their substitution by solar-based energy sources was reviewed. To achieve this objective, an exte [...]