Nearly half of L.A County’s pavement may be unnecessary, new map finds

Researchers have released the first parcel-level analysis to map all paved surfaces across L.A. County. In particular, large parking lots are ripe for change, they say.
IEEE

Assessing CNN and Semantic Segmentation Models for Coarse Resolution Satellite Image Classification in Subcontinental Scale Land Cover Mapping

Abstract: Based on studies using high-medium resolution images, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and semantic segmentation have shown superiority over classical machine learning (ML), particularly ...
Frontiers

Assessment of land use and slope influence on soil organic carbon stocks and soil properties in Southern Ethiopia

Understanding the impact of land use on soil organic carbon stocks (SOCS) and soil properties is crucial for effective soil management and mitigating climate change. This study aimed to evaluate the ...

Most precise map yet of agricultural emissions charts a path to reduce hotspots

To lower agricultural emissions, policymakers and communities first need to pinpoint the sources—not just by country but crop ...

Municipal Carbon Field Guide Launched by LandConnect — New Revenue Streams for Cities Managing Vacant Land

The platform offers a research-backed roadmap to transform underutilized properties into economic assets.ST. LOUIS, ...

Making a map to make a difference: Interactive GIS tool shows superfund flooding dangers

Geographic information system (GIS) maps help researchers, policymakers, and community members see how environmental risks ...
IEEE

Land-Cover Semantic Segmentation for Very-High-Resolution Remote Sensing Imagery Using Deep Transfer Learning and Active Contour Loss

Abstract: An accurate land-cover segmentation of very-high-resolution aerial images is essential for a wide range of applications, including urban planning and natural resource management. However, ...