Land Use Land Cover Dynamics and its Implication on Land Surface Temperature and Resulting Health Issues A Case Study of Kozhikode

Abstract

Land use and land cover changes have become increasingly prevalent in recent years due to various newlinehuman activities and their associated impacts on the environment. These changes can have newlinesignificant implications on the Earth s surface temperature, which can subsequently affect human newlinehealth. The city of Kozhikode in India is a prime example of such an impact, as it has experienced newlinerapid urbanization over the past few decades. newlineThis case study focuses on the dynamics of land use and land cover in Kozhikode and their impact newlineon the land surface temperature. The study examines how changes in land use and land cover have newlineled to an increase in the land surface temperature and the resulting health issues faced by the local newlinepopulation. The study employs various tools and techniques, including remote sensing and GIS newlineanalysis, to analyze the land use and land cover changes and their impact on land surface newlinetemperature. The study also considers the socio-economic factors that have contributed to the newlinechanges in land use and land cover in Kozhikode. The study emphasizes the need for increased newlineawareness among the public about the impacts of land use and land cover changes on their health newlineand well-being. Educating the public about sustainable land use practices can promote the adoption newlineof environmentally friendly behaviours and contribute to the overall health of the planet. newlineIn conclusion, this case study provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of land use and newlineland cover changes in Kozhikode and their impact on land surface temperature and human health. newlineThe findings of this study can serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, urban planners, and newlinepublic health professionals in devising strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of land use and newlineland cover changes on human health. Overall, this case study emphasizes the need for sustainable newlineland use practices to ensure a healthy environment and a better quality of life for the residents of newlineKozhikode and other urban areas around the world. newline