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International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology Volume 17, 2010 - Issue 4: Rapid Urbanisation, Ecological Effects and Sustainable City Construction in Xiamen
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Urbanisation effects on summer habitat comfort: a case study of three coastal cities in southeast China

Hong Ye Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Kai Wang Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Shaopeng Huang Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Feng Chen Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Yongzhu Xiong Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, China
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Xiaofeng Zhao Key Laboratory of Urban Environment and Health, Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1799 Jimei Road, Xiamen, 361021, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 317-323 | Published online: 21 Jul 2010

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