@article {pmid40956203,
year = {2025},
author = {Schwartz, J},
title = {The Landslide in Your Backyard: As climate change brings more intense rain to the mountains, dangerous debris flows are on the rise.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {333},
number = {3},
pages = {34},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican102025-3uK5sFOMMB5LyM0sUQJSsX},
pmid = {40956203},
issn = {0036-8733},
}

@article {pmid40954462,
year = {2025},
author = {El-Khalafy, MM and Abo Hatab, AS and Al-Sodany, YM and Shaltout, KH and Bedair, HM},
title = {Assessing and updating the environmental and conservation status of three endangered endemic plants in light of potential climate change in Saint Catherine Protectorate, Egypt.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {1203},
pmid = {40954462},
issn = {1471-2229},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Evaluating the effect of climate change on the distribution patterns of endemic plants in the mountainous areas is critical for understanding the dynamics of this terrestrial ecosystem in the uncertainty of future changes. The population size of the endemic plants in Saint Catherine protectorate (SKP) has declined significantly over the previous century, as the climatic changes, especially drought and high temperature are the most threats that influenced the presence of them.

RESULTS: Three endangered endemic taxa (Anarrhinum forskaohlii subsp. pubescens, Origanum syriacum subsp. sinaicum, and Polygala sinaica var. sinaica) were assessed depending on IUCN categories and criteria. Besides, the response of these taxa to anticipated climate change over the next few decades was investigated using species distribution models (SDMs). Our analysis included insertion of bioclimatic and soil variables in the SDM modeling process and incorporation of four main algorithms (generalized linear model (GLM), Random Forest (RF), Boosted Regression Trees (BRT), and Support Vector Machines (SVM) in an ensemble model. RF and GLM algorithms outperformed the other algorithms, underscoring their efficacy in predicting the distribution of endemics in Saint Catherine Protectorate (SKP). An examination of the relative significance of bioclimatic variables revealed that wind and climate variables were dominant in shaping the potential distribution of the three taxa. Wind, Bio9, Bio3, Vol. water content at -10kpa (water10) and elevation were the most effective variables for A. forskaohlii subsp. pubescens; wind, Bio3, Bio15, clay, and elevation for O. syriacum subsp. sinaicum; wind, Bio3, Bio8, clay, aridity index and elevation for P. sinaica var. sinaica. In addition, our projections showed that the potential range of O. syriacum subsp. sinaicum is expected to decrease over the next few decades under both scenarios SSP585 and SSP126. On the other hand, A. forskaohlii subsp. pubescens and P. sinaica var. sinaica are expected to expand over the next few decades under both scenarios.

CONCLUSIONS: Controlling the risk that threaten these species and implementing protection measures is essential. It is crucial to enact laws and regulations to ensure their safeguarding. Our discoveries highlight the urgency of conservation measures such as reintroduction, in situ and ex situ conservation planning in appropriate habitats.},
}

@article {pmid40953579,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, A and Toll, M and Chapman, R and Howden-Chapman, P and Hernández, D and Samuelson, H and Woodward, A and Bentley, R},
title = {Housing at the intersection of health and climate change.},
journal = {The Lancet. Public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/S2468-2667(25)00141-0},
pmid = {40953579},
issn = {2468-2667},
abstract = {Anthropogenic climate change is causing rapid shifts in temperature and weather patterns, both in location and intensity, making living conditions increasingly hazardous. This complicates housing's frontline role in protecting human health. When housing systems fail to provide universal access to secure, affordable, and suitable housing, social and health inequalities related to climate change are amplified. The location, construction, and operation of homes influence greenhouse gas emissions and must be improved to reduce their environmental impacts. This paper, the second in a Series on housing as a social determinant of health, builds a framework for conceptualising the interactions between housing, climate, and health. It identifies the pathways through which climate change affects housing and exacerbates health risks, and reflects on policy responses for climate resilience in housing and health.},
}

@article {pmid40951863,
year = {2025},
author = {Shrivastava, SR and Bobhate, PS and Chavan, AB},
title = {Climate Change and Reproductive Health: Adopting a Comprehensive Approach to Reduce the Impact.},
journal = {Journal of mid-life health},
volume = {16},
number = {3},
pages = {336-339},
pmid = {40951863},
issn = {0976-7800},
abstract = {In the current century, climate change has been regarded as one of the most serious public health threats, which has drastic health, environmental, and social aftereffects. The purpose of the current article is to identify the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on reproductive health and to propose specific public health recommendations to reduce these identified impacts. Climate change has been linked with multiple reproductive concerns, such as pregnancy complications, sexually transmitted infections, and infertility, which can cumulatively pose to be a major concern. Climate change significantly contributes to the deterioration of the air quality, while exposure to fine particulate matter and heavy metals can result in infertility in both men and women by altering hormone levels, impairment of sperm, and the quality of eggs. There arises the need to adopt a proactive and interdisciplinary approach to minimize the impact of climate change on reproductive health. In conclusion, a wide range of direct and indirect consequences of climate change have been reported on reproductive health. This calls for the need to develop climate-adaptive healthcare systems and policies to reduce the existing risks, including promoting easy access to family planning.},
}

@article {pmid40950781,
year = {2025},
author = {Chan, S and Pettitt-Wade, H and Hollins, JPW and Pearce, T and Loseto, L and Burke, TG and Hussey, NE},
title = {Habitat and Trophic Specialization Among Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac) Morphotypes in the Context of Climate Change Resilience.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e71908},
pmid = {40950781},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Morphological variation is observed in many fish species; however, the direct ecological consequences of this variation in terms of specialists or generalists in resource use are rarely studied. Understanding the degree of specialist or generalist behavior among morphotypes has the potential to provide insight into the ability of Arctic fish species to adapt to ongoing climate change. Here, we estimated morphological variation and habitat-trophic metrics from carbon (δ [13]C) and nitrogen (δ [15]N) stable isotopes in Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) collected along the marine coast near Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories (NT), in the western Canadian Arctic (n = 45). Principal component analysis (PCA) of linear morphometric measurements and subsequent k-means clustering categorized fish into two morphological groups driven primarily by head shape and body depth. Mean δ [13]C and δ [15]N values did not differ significantly between morphological groups; however, measures of individual specialization showed that the morphotype with the smaller head and slender body had lower habitat specialization and higher trophic specialization compared to the morphotype with the larger head and stockier body. This observed gradient suggests that morphotype-specific behaviors can be observed over a generalist-specialist gradient rather than as distinct groups and may benefit generalist populations in the future due to their ability to undergo resource shifts. The integrated approach used here informs our understanding of species' flexibility to competition and food web shifts with ongoing borealization. The findings highlight the importance of considering individual-level data and the degree to which a population exhibits specialization-generalization in fisheries co-management in the Arctic.},
}

@article {pmid40950646,
year = {2025},
author = {Al-Tammemi, AB and Al-Smadi, RA and Mukattash, TL},
title = {A large-scale chikungunya outbreak in China: Implications for global health in the era of climate change.},
journal = {New microbes and new infections},
volume = {67},
number = {},
pages = {101632},
pmid = {40950646},
issn = {2052-2975},
}

@article {pmid40950393,
year = {2025},
author = {Stuart-Smith, RF and Vicedo-Cabrera, AM and Li, S and Otto, FEL and Belesova, K and Haines, A and Harrington, LJ and Hess, JJ and Venkatraman, R and Wetzer, T and Woodward, A and Ebi, KL},
title = {Refining methods for attributing health impacts to climate change: a heat-mortality case study in Zürich.},
journal = {Climatic change},
volume = {178},
number = {9},
pages = {165},
pmid = {40950393},
issn = {0165-0009},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Heat-related deaths occur throughout the summer months, peak during heatwaves, and are affected by temperature and exposed populations' sensitivities to meteorological conditions. Previous studies found that climate change is increasing heat-related mortality worldwide. We build on existing epidemiological methods to shed light on the adverse effects of climate change on human health. We address limitations in existing methods and apply refined approaches to assess heat mortality attributable to human-induced climate change in Zürich, Switzerland, over 50 years (1969-2018) including a case study of summer 2018. Our methodological refinements affect how counterfactual climate scenarios are derived, and facilitate accounting for changing vulnerability, and assessing impacts during and outside heatwaves. We find nearly 1,700 heat-related deaths attributable to human-induced climate change between 1969 and 2018. Declining vulnerability to heat avoided at least 700 heat-related deaths. The approach described here could be applied elsewhere to quantify the effect of climate change on other health outcomes.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10584-025-04011-5.},
}

@article {pmid40948172,
year = {2025},
author = {Khan, M and Khan, S and Basharat, S},
title = {Exacerbating Crises: The Devastating Impact of Climate Change and Antibiotic Resistance on Human and Animal Health in Pakistan.},
journal = {Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP},
volume = {35},
number = {9},
pages = {1203-1206},
doi = {10.29271/jcpsp.2025.09.1203},
pmid = {40948172},
issn = {1681-7168},
abstract = {Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Pakistan and other comparable regions may be indirectly impacted by changes in the climate. The relationship between AMR and climate change is complex and multidimensional, as both factors can influence temperature and precipitation patterns, thereby affecting the distribution and incidence of infectious diseases. Pakistan is ranked seventh among countries that are most vulnerable to the unpredictable effects of climate change. Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers must consider how climate change may affect AMR and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Such strategies may include improved AMR surveillance, promoting the judicious use of antibiotics, strengthening healthcare systems to withstand climate-related challenges, and implementing measures to enhance water and food safety amidst climate change. Key Words: Antimicrobial resistance, Zoonotic diseases, Waterborne diseases.},
}

@article {pmid40946552,
year = {2025},
author = {Díaz, JA and Llanos-Garrido, A},
title = {When spring becomes summer: global warming modifies seasonal patterns of thermoregulatory behaviour in a heliothermic lizard.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {133},
number = {},
pages = {104243},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104243},
pmid = {40946552},
issn = {0306-4565},
abstract = {In heliothermic lizards, thermoregulatory strategies differ seasonally: in spring, activity is shorter, with frequent shuttling between sun and shade; in summer, activity starts earlier, with more shade-seeking at midday. We hypothesized that elevated spring temperatures caused by global warming might elicit 'summer-like' behaviours earlier in the season. To test this hypothesis, we compared data collected for our model species, the lacertid lizard Psammodromus algirus, in May 2022 -a post-warming spring- with identical measurements from May and July 1997 in the same Mediterranean open forest. Preferred temperatures measured in a laboratory thermal gradient (Tsel) were higher in May 2022 than in May 1997, approaching July 1997 values. Field body temperatures in May 2022 were also higher, less variable (higher precision), and closer to Tsel (higher accuracy) than in May 1997; thermoregulatory effectiveness (the extent to which body temperatures are closer to Tsel than are operative temperatures) was likewise greater in May 2022. For all these variables, post-hoc tests revealed significant differences between May 2022 and May 1997, but not between May 2022 and July 1997. Activity began 1 h later in May 1997 compared to the other periods. Microhabitat use in May 2022 (full sun, filtered sun, full shade) closely resembled July 1997, but differed markedly from May 1997, when patch selection contributed least to thermoregulation. These findings suggest that hotter spring conditions under climate warming can enhance thermoregulatory accuracy, precision, and effectiveness to previously unsurpassed levels, provided that shaded microhabitats remain thermally suitable (i.e., below the upper limit of Tsel).},
}

@article {pmid40945519,
year = {2025},
author = {Brandt, L and Augustinavicius, J and Fusar-Poli, P and Hasan, A and Patel, VH and Simon, J and Luykx, JJ},
title = {Climate change and mental health: announcing a new Lancet Psychiatry Commission.},
journal = {The lancet. Psychiatry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/S2215-0366(25)00274-3},
pmid = {40945519},
issn = {2215-0374},
}

@article {pmid40941919,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, YC and Chen, Q and Du, MR and Xiao, SL and Li, SF and Wang, XF and Li, Q and Tang, CQ},
title = {Community and Population Characteristics and Future Potential Habitats Under Climate Change of Juniperus Species in Yunnan, Southwestern China.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14172754},
pmid = {40941919},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {202101BC070002//the Major Program for Basic Research Project of Yunnan Province, China/ ; 2019FY202300//Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Special Foundation for National Science and Technology Basic Resources Investigation of China/ ; },
abstract = {Juniperus, a genus shaped by long-term climatic and geological processes, thrives in Yunnan but its community structure and future habitat dynamics remain poorly understood. We investigated Juniperus community composition, phylogenetic diversity, population structure, and projected suitable future habitats using MaxEnt modeling. Seven distinct community types were identified, all dominated by Juniperus species. They were characterized by low species richness, strong dominance patterns, and uneven species distribution. Most communities displayed a multi-layered vertical structure, except Type 6. Phylogenetic analyses revealed overdispersion (NRI < 0) in most communities, indicating habitat filtering as the primary assembly process, while Type 2 (NTI > 0) comprised more closely related species, potentially due to external disturbance. Population structures varied: J. pingii var. wilsonii exhibited an inverse J-shaped DBH distribution, J. formosana and J. squamata had unimodal patterns, and other species showed multimodal distributions. Climate projections forecast a 4.5-41.9% loss of suitable habitat, with current nature reserves covering only 13.6-35.1% of stable refugia, highlighting the need for targeted conservation. These findings provide an essential basis for the conservation, afforestation, and restoration of Juniperus-dominated ecosystems in Yunnan.},
}

@article {pmid40941907,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiao, C and Ye, J and Zhang, H and Qin, Y and Yan, R and Xu, G and Zhou, H},
title = {Assessment of Habitat Suitability for the Invasive Vine Sicyos angulatus Under Current and Future Climate Change Scenarios.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14172745},
pmid = {40941907},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {2022YFF1300505//National Key R&D Program of China/ ; 2023JJ60541 and 2024JJ8297//Hunan Natural Science Foundation-Departmental Joint Fund/ ; },
abstract = {Sicyos angulatus L. is a rapidly spreading invasive alien vine that threatens natural and agricultural ecosystems globally. We collected occurrence data from 4886 sites and applied the maximum entropy (MaxEnt) model to assess current and future habitat suitability for S. angulatus. Future climate conditions were represented by low and high greenhouse gas concentrations under representative concentration pathways (i.e., RCP2.6 and RCP8.5, respectively). The MaxEnt model accurately predicted the distribution of S. angulatus, and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve in the receiver operating characteristic test reached 0.921. Among the 19 climatic variables investigated, the best predictors for the distribution of S. angulatus were the precipitation in the driest month (with a contribution of 37.4%), annual precipitation (26.8%), average annual temperature (18.1%), and temperature seasonality (14.9%). Currently, the most suitable areas cover the central and eastern United States, parts of southern Europe, most Japanese islands, the majority of the Korean Peninsula, and eastern China, with a total area of 180.3 × 10[4] km[2] (1.2% of the Earth's land area). During the 2050s and 2090s under RCP2.6 and RCP8.5, the most suitable regions worldwide are projected to expand by factors of 1.0 and 2.2, respectively. In particular, suitable areas might expand to higher-latitude regions and encompass previously unsuitable areas, such as Liaoning Province in Northeast China. These findings may aid in the surveillance and management of S. angulatus' invasion globally.},
}

@article {pmid40941871,
year = {2025},
author = {Weng, Y and Cao, J and Fang, H and Feng, B and Zhu, L and Chu, X and Lu, Y and Han, C and Lu, L and Zhang, J and Cheng, T},
title = {Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Potential Distribution Patterns of Nitraria tangutorum Bobr. Under Climate Change and Anthropogenic Disturbances.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14172706},
pmid = {40941871},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {31770715//Nanjing Forestry University/ ; },
abstract = {Under the context of global climate change, the frequent occurrence of extreme low-temperature events poses a severe challenge to plant distribution and ecosystem stability. The arid and semi-arid regions of Northwestern China, as a sensitive response area to global change, have proven to possess significant development potential with their unique desert vegetation systems. This study focuses on the ecological adaptability mechanisms of Nitraria tangutorum Bobr., a key species of the desert ecosystem in Northwestern China, and systematically analyzes the evolution patterns of its geographical distribution under the coupled effects of climate change and human activities through a MaxEnt model. The research conclusions are as follows: (i) This study constructs a Human Footprint-MaxEnt (HF-MaxEnt) coupling model. After incorporating human footprint variables, the AUC value of the model increases to 0.914 (from 0.888), demonstrating higher accuracy and reliability. (ii) After incorporating human footprint variables, the predicted area of the model decreases from 2,248,000 km[2] to 1,976,000 km[2], with the High Suitability experiencing a particularly sharp decline of up to 79.4%, highlighting the significant negative impact of human disturbance on Nitraria tangutorum. (iii) Under the current climate baseline period, solar radiation, precipitation during the wettest season, and mean temperature of the coldest month are the core driving factors for suitable areas of Nitraria tangutorum. (iv) Under future climate scenarios, the potential distribution area of Nitraria tangutorum is significantly positively correlated with carbon emission levels. Under the SSP370 and SSP585 emission pathways, the area of potential distribution reaches 172.24% and 161.3% of that in the current climate baseline period. (v) Under future climate scenarios, the distribution center of potential suitable areas for Nitraria tangutorum shows a dual migration characteristic of "west-south" and "high altitude", and the mean temperature of the hottest month will become the core constraint factor in the future. This study provides theoretical support and data backing for the delineation of habitat protection areas, population restoration, resource management, and future development prospects for Nitraria tangutorum.},
}

@article {pmid40941829,
year = {2025},
author = {Hsieh, TY and Li, F and Huang, SL and Chien, CT},
title = {Species-Specific Responses of Kiwifruit Seed Germination to Climate Change Using Classifier Modeling.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14172665},
pmid = {40941829},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Climate change is reshaping plant reproductive processes, particularly at the vulnerable seed germination stage. This study examines the germination responses of four Actinidia species (A. rufa, A. latifolia, A. deliciosa, and A. setosa) under controlled experimental conditions, integrating empirical germination data with classifier modeling to predict species-specific responses under future climate scenarios. Unlike traditional species distribution models (SDMs), our classifier approach incorporates physiological dormancy mechanisms and key environmental cues such as chilling requirements, temperature fluctuations, and drought stress. Results reveal significant interspecific differences: A. rufa exhibited strong ecological plasticity, maintaining stable germination under warming and drought, while A. deliciosa displayed extreme sensitivity to warming, with germination dropping below 25% due to its strict chilling requirement. A. latifolia showed latitude-dependent vulnerability, with southern populations experiencing reduced germination under warming conditions, and A. setosa demonstrated complex dormancy patterns with higher germination at high elevations. The predictive accuracy of our models was validated against long-term field data, underscoring their robustness in forecasting climate-induced germination shifts. These findings highlight the need for targeted breeding programs to develop A. deliciosa cultivars with reduced chilling requirements and suggest A. rufa as a strong candidate for ecological restoration under future warming scenarios. By refining climate impact assessments through physiological modeling, this study provides valuable insights for kiwifruit conservation, agricultural adaptation, and broader plant-climate interactions under global warming.},
}

@article {pmid40941814,
year = {2025},
author = {Fajinmi, OO and Mabhaudhi, T and Van Staden, J},
title = {Biodiversity Conservation, a Crucial Step Towards Food and Nutritional Security, Food Justice and Climate Change Resilience in Africa.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14172649},
pmid = {40941814},
issn = {2223-7747},
abstract = {Biodiversity conservation has been identified as an important climate change mitigation tool. Healthy ecosystems act as natural carbon sinks while also strengthening resilience, making them essential for climate change adaptation. Climate change effects have led to various negative impacts, including biodiversity loss and food insecurity. The loss of forest biodiversity threatens vital wild fruits and vegetables that sustain rural communities, disrupting natural food sources and constituting a form of social injustice for poor, vulnerable, and previously marginalised groups in rural and semi-urban communities. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between previous biodiversity conservation outcomes, ecosystem services, highly utilised wild vegetables and fruits, food and nutritional security, climate change effects, and climate resilience. We identified gaps in African biodiversity conservation and developed a conceptual framework to highlight integral principles required for the effective biodiversity conservation of wild forests in Africa. The integral principles are active community engagement, a strong network of stakeholders, sustainable plant resources management practices, legal reforms, and the creation of awareness through various platforms. Conservation policies should prioritise African indigenous wild, drought-tolerant vegetables and fruits that serve as an interface between food and medicine; play various roles in human survival in the form of ecosystem services; and act as carbon sinks to ensure a food-secure future with reduced climate change effects. The African indigenous community's efforts in biodiversity conservation engagements are key to successful outcomes.},
}

@article {pmid40941262,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, D and Li, W and Guo, N and Li, C},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change on Habitat Suitability and Landscape Connectivity of the Amur Tiger in the Sino-Russian Transboundary Region.},
journal = {Animals : an open access journal from MDPI},
volume = {15},
number = {17},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/ani15172466},
pmid = {40941262},
issn = {2076-2615},
abstract = {The Amur tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) is a flagship and umbrella species of forest ecosystems in northeastern Asia. Climate change is profoundly and irreversibly affecting wildlife habitat suitability, especially for large mammals. To effectively protect the Amur tiger, it is necessary to understand the impact of climate change on the quality and the connectivity of its habitat. We used the species distribution models combined with the latest Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) climate scenarios to predict current and future changes in habitats and corridors. We found the following: (1) The total area of the Amur tiger's suitable habitat currently amounts to approximately 4941.94 km[2], accounting for 27.64% of the study area represented by two adjacent national parks. Among these habitats, the highly suitable areas are mainly located on the both sides of the Sino-Russian border. The landscape connectivity remains relatively stable, and the degree of fragmentation in highly suitable habitats is low. (2) Although the suitable habitat of the Amur tiger shows an expansion trend under most climate scenarios (excluding SSP3-7.0), the area of suitable habitat within the entire study region does not increase significantly. Therefore, we should implement conservation measures to facilitate the continued expansion of suitable habitat for the Amur tiger. The quantity and length of landscape connectivity corridors are expected to vary in response to changes in core habitat patches, while the centroid of highly suitable habitats is also expected to shift to different extents. In such circumstances, new ecological corridors need to be constructed, while existing natural ecological corridors should be preserved.},
}

@article {pmid40940444,
year = {2025},
author = {Alqahtani, MSM and Elshahawi, AK and Khalaf, SMH},
title = {Projecting the global spread of xylella fastidiosa under climate change using maxent modeling.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32460},
pmid = {40940444},
issn = {2045-2322},
abstract = {Xylella fastidiosa, a virulent plant pathogen native to the Americas, presents considerable risks to economically valuable crops and ornamental flora. It is a highly virulent bacterium that causes the most critical plant infections. Many regions around the world such as the European Union countries posed the strongest constraints to prevent the introduction and spread of Xylella fastidiosa, including obligatory surveillance, and removal measures for new outbreaks. This research utilizes Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and maximum entropy modeling (Maxent) to forecast the worldwide dissemination of Xylella fastidiosa across different climate change scenarios. We gathered occurrence data from various sources, yielding 113 distinct sites, and employed 19 bioclimatic variables from the WorldClim database to ascertain four principal factors-precipitation seasonality, precipitation of the driest month, mean temperature of the warmest quarter, and minimum temperature of the coldest month-that affect habitat suitability. The Maxent model exhibited superior performance, with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) of 0.91 and a True Skill Statistic (TSS) of 0.66, signifying its efficacy in forecasting suitable environments. Current distribution maps indicate high-risk areas predominantly in subtropical and tropical regions, particularly in the Americas and Mediterranean Europe. Forecasts for 2050 and 2070 based on Representative Concentration Pathways (RCP) suggest a significant expansion of these high-risk areas, implying that climate change may intensify the proliferation of this pathogen especially under elevated emissions scenarios. These findings highlight the critical necessity for proactive management techniques to alleviate the dangers associated with Xylella fastidiosa, protecting global agricultural systems and biodiversity.},
}

@article {pmid40938928,
year = {2025},
author = {Myers, C and Stock, T},
title = {The importance of leadership in mitigating the negative effects of climate change.},
journal = {Work (Reading, Mass.)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {10519815251371262},
doi = {10.1177/10519815251371262},
pmid = {40938928},
issn = {1875-9270},
}

@article {pmid40937592,
year = {2025},
author = {Richmond, JG and Beltran-Alvarez, P},
title = {Building resilience to climate change: designing research with health system and community perspectives.},
journal = {Perspectives in public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {17579139251365576},
doi = {10.1177/17579139251365576},
pmid = {40937592},
issn = {1757-9147},
}

@article {pmid40937575,
year = {2025},
author = {Pfenninger, M and Langan, L and Feldmeyer, B and Eberhardt, L and Reuss, F and Hoffmann, J and Fussi, B and Seho, M and Mellert, KH and Hickler, T},
title = {Predicting Forest Tree Leaf Phenology Under Climate Change Using Satellite Monitoring and Population-Based Genomic Trait Association.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70484},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70484},
pmid = {40937575},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Fachzentrum für Klimawandel und Anpassung des Hessisches Landesamtes für Naturschutz, Umwelt und Geologie/ ; 28W-B-4-058-01//Federal Ministry of Food den Agriculture and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection/ ; },
abstract = {Leaf phenology, a critical determinant of plant fitness and ecosystem function, is undergoing rapid shifts due to global climate change, yet its complex genetic and environmental drivers remain incompletely understood. Understanding the genetic basis of phenological adaptation is crucial for forecasting forest responses to a changing climate. Here, we integrate multi-year satellite-derived phenology from 46 Fagus sylvatica (European beech) populations across Germany with a population-based genome-wide association study to dissect the environmental and genetic drivers of leaf-out day (LOD) and leaf shedding day (LSD). We show that environmental factors, particularly temperature forcing and water availability, are the primary drivers of LOD variation, while LSD is influenced by a more complex suite of climatic cues. Our genomic analysis identifies candidate genes associated with LOD and LSD, primarily linked to circadian rhythms and dormancy pathways, respectively. Furthermore, genomic prediction models incorporating these loci accurately reconstruct past phenological dynamics, providing a powerful framework to forecast forest vulnerability and adaptation to future climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40937351,
year = {2025},
author = {Sam-Mbomah, E and Chmutina, K and Smith, A and Goodall, S and Bosher, L},
title = {Investigating disater risk management and climate change adaptation effectiveness in freetown, Sierra Leone.},
journal = {Jamba (Potchefstroom, South Africa)},
volume = {17},
number = {1},
pages = {1904},
pmid = {40937351},
issn = {1996-1421},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Freetown, Sierra Leone, faces increasing risks from hazards such as floods, landslides, mudslides, fires and coastal erosion, threats that are increasingly intensified by climate change. Although disaster risk management (DRM) and climate change adaptation (CCA) policies are in place, concerns persist regarding their effectiveness. This study investigates the extent to which these policies have transitioned from good intentions to effective interventions in Freetown. Employing a case study approach, the research critically examines the disaster context, reviews relevant policy frameworks and implementation processes, and identifies both enablers and barriers to effective policy execution across five informal settlements, Kroo Bay, Susans Bay, Kulvert, Kolleh Town and Dwarzack. The findings reveal systemic deficiencies in DRM and CCA, including weak legal and institutional structures, poor inter-agency coordination, inadequate enforcement, limited access to data, and ineffective risk communication. Further obstacles include insufficient community engagement, the absence of legal mechanisms for resolving DRM and CCA related disputes, corruption, political instability, underinvestment in research and technology, and inadequate urban planning. The study recommends strengthening policy and institutional frameworks, promoting integrated collaborative planning processes, and supporting community-led resilience initiatives. Key priorities include enhancing risk assessments, developing robust early warning systems (EWS), improving urban planning, and fostering innovation through research and technology.

CONTRIBUTION: The study identifies key measures for effective DRM and CCA in Freetown, including community inclusion, capacity building, financial mechanisms, data management, risk communication, and resilient infrastructure development, especially for "at-risk" communities.},
}

@article {pmid40937113,
year = {2025},
author = {Chapoterera, B and Naidoo, K and Marume, A},
title = {Impact of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa: A scoping review of literature.},
journal = {Journal of public health in Africa},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {1346},
pmid = {40937113},
issn = {2038-9922},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change has significant health implications, disproportionately affecting Africa because of its limited adaptive capacity and socio-environmental vulnerabilities. Malaria, a climate-sensitive disease, is a major public health concern. Climate change influences malaria transmission by altering vector behaviour, parasite life cycles and environmental conditions.

AIM: To identify, map and analyse evidence on the relationship between malaria and climate change in Africa.

SETTING: The study examined institutional and community-based studies conducted in the African region.

METHOD: A systematic review of studies published between January 2010 and December 2024 was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, African Index Medicus and Embase using keywords related to climate change and malaria. Thematic analysis was applied to synthesise patterns and trends.

RESULTS: Ninety studies were included. Findings demonstrate that slight temperature increases significantly impact malaria transmission by accelerating mosquito vector and parasite development. Changes in rainfall patterns, whether excessive or diminished, affect mosquito breeding sites, leading to fluctuations in malaria incidence. Regional variations highlight the need for localised interventions.

CONCLUSION: Climate factors are crucial in malaria prevalence and distribution in Africa. As climate shifts alter mosquito populations, traditional interventions, such as chemical spraying, may become less effective. Integrating ecological data into malaria control strategies ensures interventions remain effective under changing climatic conditions. Strengthening climate-responsive policies will be pivotal in malaria reduction and elimination efforts.

CONTRIBUTION: This review offers a comprehensive synthesis of climate-malaria interactions, providing insights for policymakers and researchers to develop climate-informed malaria control strategies tailored to Africa's diverse ecosystems landscapes.},
}

@article {pmid40936645,
year = {2025},
author = {Mabena, MM and Mooa, RS and Masenge, A and Sepeng, NV},
title = {Knowledge and attitude of nurses in primary health care regarding climate change in Mpumalanga.},
journal = {Health SA = SA Gesondheid},
volume = {30},
number = {},
pages = {3105},
pmid = {40936645},
issn = {2071-9736},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical public health challenge, a perspective reinforced by its inclusion as Sustainable Development Goal 13. Given its significant disease burden, climate change should be reframed as a leading health priority, demanding an immediate and coordinated response from the health sector.

AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes of professional nurses in primary health care regarding climate change.

SETTING: The study was conducted in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga province.

METHODS: A non-experimental, descriptive and quantitative research design, employing a self-administered questionnaire, was used to collect data. A comprehensive sampling of the entire population was conducted in the Thembisile Hani Local Municipality, Nkangala District, Mpumalanga, because of the small population size.

RESULTS: About 82% of the professional nurses in primary health care had knowledge regarding the effects of climate change, and 23% did not link climate change to diseases. Regarding nurses' attitudes and perceptions, approximately 66.2% strongly agreed that understanding the issue is crucial to providing effective patient care. In support, 29.8% agreed that it is essential to understand the issue to help patients, 3.3% were neutral, while 0.7% strongly disagreed and 0% disagreed.

CONCLUSION: The findings of the study highlighted the importance of educating registered nurses about the mental health effects of climate change. It also emphasised the need to formally include climate change in the nursing curriculum, as many nurses currently depend on informal education to understand its implications.

CONTRIBUTION: The results of the study will contribute new knowledge regarding climate change, its impact on health and its implications for the nursing profession. In addition, the study emphasised the importance of incorporating climate change into the nursing curriculum.},
}

@article {pmid40936364,
year = {2025},
author = {Evans, AE and Pfadenhauer, WG and Buonaiuto, DM and Fertakos, ME and Brown-Lima, CJ and Morelli, TL},
title = {The future of biocontrol in the Anthropocene: A review of climate change impacts on biocontrol agents and their targets.},
journal = {Ecological applications : a publication of the Ecological Society of America},
volume = {35},
number = {6},
pages = {e70088},
doi = {10.1002/eap.70088},
pmid = {40936364},
issn = {1051-0761},
support = {G22AC00156//Powell Center/ ; 1938059//National Science Foundation GRFP/ ; G19AC00091//USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center/ ; G21AC10233-01//USGS Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center/ ; //Lotta Crabtree Trust/ ; DE-SC0014664//Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)/ ; },
abstract = {Biological control, the practice of using one species (biocontrol agent) to control the population of another (a host or prey species, hereafter target), can be a successful method to reduce pest species in agricultural and natural systems worldwide. Successful biocontrol agents often share a deep evolutionary history with their targets that results in high target specificity and synchronized phenology. However, with rapidly changing climatic conditions, users of biocontrol agents have questioned how climate change will affect both well-established and more recent biological control relationships. Using a meta-analysis of data collected from a systematic literature review, we evaluated the evidence for the impact of changing temperatures on the efficacy of biocontrol agents and corresponding responses in their targets. Overall, most studies of climate change impacts on biocontrol agents take place in the laboratory and focus on arthropod agents that are parasitoids. Results from our meta-analysis reveal that changes in temperature are projected to impact biocontrol agents and their targets similarly, with no overall significant changes to biocontrol agent or target performance. However, our results also show that temperature responses vary widely across study systems, as illustrated by case studies showing both positive, neutral, and negative effects of temperature on biocontrol agent efficacy, as well as variation in responses across the three core biological control measures of success: survival, reproduction, and efficacy. Our work highlights important knowledge gaps including how climate change will affect both biocontrol agents and their targets simultaneously. Additionally, we find that most current studies of climate impacts examined temperature relationships, predominantly of agricultural biocontrol agents. Increasing the breadth of studies is crucial for understanding the potential for climate change to affect the success of current and future biological control programs.},
}

@article {pmid40935520,
year = {2025},
author = {Zanon, FM and Stabile, BHM and Campos, BM and de Lima, ÉO and Sampaio, MJA and de Souza, YR and Tolardo, LR and Gomes, MK and de Moraes, LSC and Hein, GS and da Silva, JD and Pinha, LDS and Santana, LO and Albuquerque, M and da Silva, V and Bredariol, JV and da Silva, GAL and da Silva, GD and Ferreira, AAA and Esser, LF and da Silva, VFB and Lima, MR and Ré, R and Bailly, D and Rodrigues, LC},
title = {Climate change will boost the invasion of the harmful cyanobacterium Raphidiopsis raciborskii in South America.},
journal = {Harmful algae},
volume = {149},
number = {},
pages = {102957},
doi = {10.1016/j.hal.2025.102957},
pmid = {40935520},
issn = {1878-1470},
abstract = {The invasive cyanobacterium species Raphidiopsis raciborskii was first recorded in the Indo-Malaysian region in 1899, and studies currently report its presence in tropical, subtropical, and temperate environments around the world. In addition to its plasticity in colonizing new environments, R. raciborskii deserves attention for its ability to produce saxitoxin and cylindrospermopsin, which can cause the death of aquatic organisms and harm human health. In this work, we assessed the effect of global climate change towards the end of this century on the potential expansion of R. raciborskii using ecological niche models (ENMs). We applied a set of machine learning algorithms within the ensemble prediction approach to estimate the potential distribution of the species in South America under projected climate change, considering different carbon emission scenarios. In the moderate scenario, the northern Amazon basin, the southern Orinoco basin, and part of the North Atlantic basin showed increased environmental suitability for the species. In the pessimistic scenario, the basin with the greatest increase in suitability was the Paraná-Paraguay basin. Several basins remained highly suitable in both current and future scenarios, especially in Brazil. This study highlights the importance of understanding and addressing the impacts of climate change on the distribution of the invasive species R. raciborskii. South American countries must implement monitoring measures to assess the expansion of blooms of this species, as well as government actions to control water quality, given the strong impact of these organisms on biodiversity and ecosystem services.},
}

@article {pmid40934315,
year = {2025},
author = {Knight, CJ and Burnham, TLU and Crowder, LB and Eurich, JG and Franz, N and Golden, CD and Micheli, F},
title = {Safe food: A human right amid climate change.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {389},
number = {6765},
pages = {1099},
doi = {10.1126/science.adz2859},
pmid = {40934315},
issn = {1095-9203},
}

@article {pmid40933364,
year = {2025},
author = {Freihardt, J},
title = {Trapped by climate change? (In)voluntary immobility in Bangladesh.},
journal = {Regional environmental change},
volume = {25},
number = {4},
pages = {117},
doi = {10.1007/s10113-025-02452-3},
pmid = {40933364},
issn = {1436-3798},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: While there has been a considerable conceptual discussion of trapped populations in the environmental migration literature, the empirical evidence on their existence is scarce. I examine why many people remain in environmentally vulnerable areas by analyzing newly collected survey panel data of 1515 household heads living along the Jamuna River in Bangladesh, an area affected by riverbank erosion and flooding. To examine whether immobility is voluntary or involuntary, I assess the migration aspirations and capability to move of those who did not migrate after environmental shocks occurred in their village. The majority (82%) of non-migrants can be classified as voluntary non-migrants, while 13% can be considered "trapped" and the remaining 5% as acquiescent non-migrants. Being affected by erosion significantly increases the likelihood that immobility is involuntary by 7.9 percentage points, while also lowering the socio-economic status of the affected population. Taken together, these results suggest that environmental change may indeed lead to the "trapping" of parts of the population in exposed areas by eroding their capability to move while simultaneously increasing their migration aspirations. The findings have important policy implications, as they raise a word of caution against prematurely labeling all populations staying in environmentally exposed areas as "trapped" without considering their migration aspirations-a majority may in fact be voluntary non-migrants.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10113-025-02452-3.},
}

@article {pmid40933362,
year = {2025},
author = {Seibicke, H},
title = {The Institutional Design of Scientific Advisory Boards on Climate Change: A Comparison at the Intergovernmental, Supranational, and National Level.},
journal = {Global challenges (Hoboken, NJ)},
volume = {9},
number = {9},
pages = {e00371},
doi = {10.1002/gch2.202400371},
pmid = {40933362},
issn = {2056-6646},
abstract = {This article investigates the institutional design of scientific advisory bodies (SABs) on climate change across three levels of governance: intergovernmental Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), national (UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC)), and supranational (European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change - ESABCC). Drawing on original empirical data and comparative analysis, the paper examines how institutional features (mandate, composition, autonomy, capacity, and knowledge provision) shape the potential roles and influence of these bodies in climate governance. The ESABCC, established in 2021, represents a novel institutional innovation within the EU's climate policy architecture. As the first supranational advisory body of its kind, it navigates a complex political space, balancing scientific independence with embeddedness in European Union's (EU) policymaking structures. Through a comparative lens, the analysis shows that while all three bodies aim to provide credible scientific input, their design reflects different governance logics and degrees of proximity to policy. The paper argues that institutional design is a critical determinant of how effectively SABs contribute to legitimate, evidence-informed climate policy. By mapping the ESABCC's position within the EU's multi-level governance framework, the study highlights its evolving role and outlines the implications for the broader use of expert knowledge in turbulent policy environments.},
}

@article {pmid40932720,
year = {2025},
author = {Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C and Léger-Goodes, T and Dave, H and Hoath, L and Lefrançois, D and Éthier, MA and Smith, J and Fillion, C and McLean, E and Fry, Z and Péloquin, K and Herba, CM},
title = {Climate Change-Based Art and Philosophy Intervention and Mental Health in Children.},
journal = {JAMA network open},
volume = {8},
number = {9},
pages = {e2531298},
doi = {10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.31298},
pmid = {40932720},
issn = {2574-3805},
}

@article {pmid40932675,
year = {2025},
author = {de Palma, A and Lindsey, R and Proost, S and Riou, Y and Trannoy, A},
title = {Why combating climate change is so challenging.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40932675},
issn = {1654-7209},
abstract = {This paper explores the obstacles to implementing climate change policies, emphasizing the interplay of economic, social, and political factors. Important barriers are the non-enforceability of international agreements and politicians motivated by a short-run goal of retaining office. A stable national legal framework is required that integrates clear principles, enforceable regulations, proactive judicial oversight, and inclusive public participation to bridge the gap between ambitious goals and feasible outcomes. Social acceptability of efficient instruments such as carbon taxes is also a constraint. Implementation problems are illustrated using the European automobile sector. The European Union has imposed a ban on the sale of new thermic vehicles after 2034. The ban will lead to job losses, regional economic disparities, and potential social unrest. Electric vehicles are still more costly than thermic vehicles, and they do not address congestion, safety, and parking externalities. Ultimately, a multifaceted, interdisciplinary, and inclusive approach is vital for combating climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40931521,
year = {2025},
author = {Tang, C and Wang, C and Zhang, Z and Cao, Y and Bulut, M and Xiao, Y and Li, X and Xiong, T and Yan, J and Guo, T},
title = {Redefining agroecological zones in China to mitigate climate change impacts on maize production.},
journal = {Molecular plant},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.molp.2025.09.005},
pmid = {40931521},
issn = {1752-9867},
abstract = {This study introduces Multi-Dimensional Environment (MDE) zoning to enhance maize resilience and improve stagnant yields in China amidst climate change. Utilizing comprehensive environmental and yield data, MDE zoning accurately identifies areas for targeted, climate-adaptive breeding. The tool provides a flexible framework for updates using annual variety testing and daily environmental data, optimizing production and resource allocation.},
}

@article {pmid40929161,
year = {2025},
author = {Hine, DW and Phillips, KL and Hine, MJ and Bhattacharya, O and Phillips, WJ and Driver, AB and Marks, ADG and Phillips, G},
title = {More than scientists: How message and messenger attributes influence viewers' climate change intentions.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0331672},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0331672},
pmid = {40929161},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Motivation ; *Intention ; Politics ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Communication ; United States ; },
abstract = {Effectively motivating public action on climate change remains a central challenge for science communicators. This study investigated how message and messenger attributes shape viewers' motivation to act on climate change, and whether these effects vary as a function of political orientation. Using a policy-capturing design, 581 U.S. adults each viewed six randomly selected short videos from the More than Scientists website, in which climate scientists described the personal relevance of climate change. Linguistic features of the messages were analyzed using the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) software, and messenger attributes (e.g., age, sex, attractiveness) were independently coded. Multilevel modeling revealed that messenger characteristics-particularly being older, male, attractive, and filmed in natural settings-were the strongest predictors of viewer motivation, explaining over 21% of within-person variance. By contrast, linguistic message attributes had weak predictive power overall, though messages with future-focused language and greater length were modestly more motivating. Political orientation moderated some message effects: affiliation-oriented language increased motivation for left-leaning viewers, while achievement-oriented language was more effective for right-leaning viewers. These findings underscore the importance of peripheral cues in climate communication and support targeted messaging strategies that align with audience values and identities.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Male
Female
Adult
Motivation
*Intention
Politics
Middle Aged
Young Adult
Communication
United States

@article {pmid40929056,
year = {2025},
author = {Chang, YK and Honda, K and Morita, K},
title = {Beyond lethal temperatures: Factors behind the disappearance of chum salmon from their southern margins under climate change.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0330957},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0330957},
pmid = {40929056},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; Temperature ; *Oncorhynchus keta/physiology ; Population Dynamics ; Japan ; Rivers ; Zooplankton ; Animal Migration ; },
abstract = {The Tone River in Japan represents one of the southern limit distributions of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) on the western side of the North Pacific, but the number of adult chum salmon observed here has declined dramatically since 2013 and reached zero in 2024. The factors behind the recent decline of the chum salmon population in the Tone River were investigated by using ocean reanalysis data and a 20-year particle-tracking simulation. Virtual chum salmon fry were released at the mouth of the Tone River in spring each year with six different swimming strategies to evaluate the effects of ocean currents on the population growth rate of salmon. None of the simulated scenarios reproduced the recent decline in the population, regardless of the swimming strategy and addition of lethal temperature thresholds. Instead, the decline in population growth rate appears to be correlated with warming water temperature and reduced zooplankton abundance caused by the northward shifts of the Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension and Oyashio. Along the coast of northeastern Japan, the warm, nutrient-poor Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension replaced the cold, nutrient-rich Oyashio on the migration route of chum salmon fry, increasing the water temperature and reducing zooplankton abundance. Partial correlation analysis of the water temperature and zooplankton abundance indicated that the latter was the main influencing factor coherently related to the population growth rate of salmon. The reduced zooplankton abundance would affect the growth and survival of chum salmon fry, which would result in a decline in population growth. The northward shift of the Kuroshio/Kuroshio Extension and Oyashio may continue or return southward depending on the effects of climate change, which will greatly influence the future population growth of chum salmon and whether they come back to the Tone River.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
Temperature
*Oncorhynchus keta/physiology
Population Dynamics
Japan
Rivers
Zooplankton
Animal Migration

@article {pmid40926824,
year = {2025},
author = {Attademo, L},
title = {Are Pollution and Climate Change Potential Factors in the Development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?.},
journal = {Alpha psychiatry},
volume = {26},
number = {4},
pages = {39005},
pmid = {40926824},
issn = {2757-8038},
}

@article {pmid40926070,
year = {2025},
author = {Gómez-García, AR and Cevallos Paz, AL and Gutiérrez-Alvarez, R},
title = {Social inequities, climate change, and informal employment in Ecuador: a forthcoming challenge for occupational safety and health policies.},
journal = {Journal of public health policy},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40926070},
issn = {1745-655X},
abstract = {This viewpoint examines the inadequate protection of informal workers against climate change hazards under new legislation in Ecuador. The recent Executive Decree No. 255 (Regulation on Occupational Safety and Health), enacted in May 2024, explicitly excludes informal sector workers, who are at elevated risk due to climate change impacts such as rising extreme temperatures. Based on national survey data, it is estimated that 52.5% of the Ecuadorian workforce is informally employed, with figures exceeding 80% in sectors like agriculture and construction. This analysis highlights the most vulnerable workers and emphasizes the need to review and extend social security coverage to include informal workers. Integrating these considerations into the forthcoming National Occupational Safety and Health Policy is crucial.},
}

@article {pmid40926067,
year = {2025},
author = {Baumann, AAW and Grüßer, L and Dölker, T and Lehmann, F and Kowark, A and Ziemann, S and Obert, DP and Schuler, J and Sander, M and Schneider, G and Schulz, CM and Schneider, F and Conway, N},
title = {Readiness for climate change mitigation among anesthesiologists : A before and after study at three German university hospitals.},
journal = {Die Anaesthesiologie},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40926067},
issn = {2731-6866},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Medical societies around the world are exploring strategies to reduce their carbon footprint. In this context, organizational readiness can serve as an important facilitator for the success of change. In this study we assessed whether a series of educational interventions improved anesthesia departments' organizational readiness for climate change mitigation.

METHODS: Anesthesiologists at three German university hospitals were asked to complete a survey on their departments' organizational readiness for climate change mitigation before and after an educational intervention bundle featuring lectures, posters and stickers was conducted. The second survey included additional questions about the use of climate-friendly low-flow and minimal-flow techniques.

RESULTS: A total of 422 questionnaires were completed, 256 of them prior to the interventions. Most participants noticed the interventions and mostly rated them as "good" or "rather good". We found high overall levels of organizational readiness. Agreement to statements in the subcategories of cultural and staff readiness increased from a low baseline level. Participants reported an increased use of minimal-flow techniques (51.6% vs. 66.3% endotracheal tube) and of low-flow techniques (41.0% vs. 57.8% laryngeal mask) during inhalational anesthesia.

CONCLUSION: Following our educational intervention bundle, organizational readiness at the participating institutions increased and a reduction in consumption of volatile anesthetics was reported. Pending proof of causality, these results encourage further exploration and the application of educational interventions on climate change mitigation in anesthesiology.},
}

@article {pmid40925281,
year = {2025},
author = {Abbas, SA and Khan, MH and Syed, SH},
title = {Board members' nationality, corruption, and corporate climate change risk in UK firms: Evidence from OECD and Non-OECD board members.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127202},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127202},
pmid = {40925281},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Drawing on imprinting theory and upper echelons theory, this study examines how the countries of origin of board members influence their ethical orientations and governance behaviors related to environmental risk management. Specifically, we explore whether board members from non-OECD countries, where corruption is often more culturally tolerated, are associated with higher climate risk in firms compared to their OECD counterparts. Using a sample of 77 publicly traded UK companies listed on the FTSE 100 index across 11 industries from 2013 to 2022, our findings show that board corruption significantly increases climate change risk, particularly when directors are from non-OECD countries. In contrast, the influence of corruption among OECD board members is insignificant. Additional findings highlight the effectiveness of environmental management training in reducing climate risk and caution against poorly aligned executive compensation structures that may exacerbate sustainability challenges. Our results are robust to alternative methods and endogeneity concerns. This study makes significant contributions to the corporate governance and environmentalism literature by demonstrating how culturally induced corruption, shaped by board members' national backgrounds, affects firm-level climate change risk. For policymakers and regulators, the findings suggest the need for targeted anti-corruption policies, mandatory environmental management training, and improved board composition and incentive alignment to foster ethical leadership and mitigate environmental risk in global firms.},
}

@article {pmid40921532,
year = {2025},
author = {Kassem, N and Boutros, P and Barteit, S},
title = {Climate change, health, and wearable biosensors: Harnessing emerging technologies to bridge environmental exposures and physiological responses.},
journal = {Progress in molecular biology and translational science},
volume = {216},
number = {},
pages = {109-137},
doi = {10.1016/bs.pmbts.2025.06.010},
pmid = {40921532},
issn = {1878-0814},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Wearable Electronic Devices ; *Biosensing Techniques ; *Environmental Exposure ; *Health ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses a growing threat to human health, increasing exposure to extreme environmental conditions. Wearable biosensors provide real-time monitoring of physiological responses to heat stress, including cardiovascular strain, thermoregulatory disruptions, sleep disturbances, and biomarkers of heat-related illnesses. These devices also assess behavioural adaptations, such as reduced physical activity, offering insights into physiological resilience and susceptibility. Wearable biosensors have broad applications in occupational health, enabling non-invasive detection of heat-related illnesses and the monitoring of air pollution impacts on respiratory and cardiovascular function. Validation studies emphasise the importance of sensor placement and multimodal analytics to enhance measurement accuracy under extreme conditions. By synchronising environmental and biometric data, these technologies support ecological momentary assessment, informing evidence-based policymaking and personalised health interventions. Despite their potential, challenges remain in ensuring equitable deployment, particularly in resource-limited settings. Issues such as affordability, data privacy, and validation across diverse populations must be addressed to enable widespread adoption. As climate change intensifies, integrating wearable biosensors into public health frameworks and adaptation policies will be essential for mitigating health risks and enhancing resilience in vulnerable populations.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Wearable Electronic Devices
*Biosensing Techniques
*Environmental Exposure
*Health

@article {pmid40920699,
year = {2025},
author = {Lan, BTH and Truong, DD and Dat, TT and Quang, BH and Hang, ND and Huan, LH},
title = {Assessment of community livelihood vulnerability to climate change in Vietnam: A case study of ethnic groups in Northern Upland Region.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {9},
pages = {e0330482},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pone.0330482},
pmid = {40920699},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {Vietnam ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Ethnicity ; Female ; Male ; Family Characteristics ; Adult ; Vulnerable Populations ; },
abstract = {This study aims to assess the livelihood vulnerability to climate change of ethnic minority communities in Yen Bai province, a typical mountainous region in northern Vietnam. Utilizing the Livelihood Vulnerability Index (LVI) framework developed by Hahn et al. (2009), in combination with the IPCC vulnerability structure, the research analyzes eight components related to household characteristics, health, food, water, housing and productive land, social and financial networks, livelihood strategies, and exposure to climate shocks. Data were collected through a combination of desk study and survey with 480 households from two major ethnic groups: Tay and Thai.The results indicate that the Thai group has a higher overall LVI score (0.43) compared to the Tay group (0.37), reflecting greater livelihood vulnerability. The main factors contributing to this difference are limited livelihood diversification, lower educational attainment, weaker access to healthcare, and higher dependency on climate-sensitive resources. Although both groups are highly exposed to climate-related hazards such as flash floods, landslides, and droughts, the Thai group demonstrates greater sensitivity and lower adaptive capacity. This research contributes theoretically by adapting and refining the LVI framework to suit the context of upland ethnic communities, and practically by providing empirical evidence to inform climate adaptation policies. The study highlights the need for differentiated and context-specific strategies that prioritize ethnic minority communities with high vulnerability, focusing on improving education, livelihood diversification, healthcare access, and institutional support mechanisms.},
}

Vietnam
Humans
*Climate Change
*Ethnicity
Female
Male
Family Characteristics
Adult
Vulnerable Populations

@article {pmid40917900,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghimire, J and Poudel, K and Lamichhane, K and Timilsina, A and Dhakal, MP and Phuyal, PP and Pradhan, S and Devkota, J and Karki, S},
title = {Climate change and its differential impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights among women in Nepal.},
journal = {Frontiers in reproductive health},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {1603370},
pmid = {40917900},
issn = {2673-3153},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Nepal is highly affected by climate change, experiencing glacier melting, untimely rainfall, floods, landslides, forest fires, and droughts, which collectively impact over 10 million people. There is a larger impact of climate change on human health, but its impact on women's and girls' sexual and reproductive health and rights is yet to be explored. Thus, this study aims to understand the linkages between climate change and the unique impact on gender and sexual, and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

METHODOLOGY: This is an exploratory cross-sectional study conducted using a mixed method in Kailali, Arghakhanchi, and Kapilvastu districts. A total of 384 women were selected using systematic random sampling from the upper, middle, and downstream of Khutiya and Banganga river basins. Focus group discussions and key informant interviews were conducted to capture their experiences. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were carried out for quantitative data using SPSS, and a thematic analysis for qualitative data.

RESULTS: The women who experienced two or more climate-included disasters were more likely to face gender-based violence (P < .05). The study also showed that women's autonomy in making decisions on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights has increased among women exposed to a higher number of climate-related risk (P < .001). Though more than 3/4th of women did not want more children, women who are exposed to more climate-related risks wanted more children (P < .001). The survey found that more than three-quarters (76.3%) of respondents knew about the legality of abortion, and 85% of respondents knew the place to go for abortion services. The result also revealed a significant reduction in sexual desire among women who were exposed to a higher number of climate events. These findings are also aligned with the qualitative information in the study.

CONCLUSION: The findings demand strengthening the resilience of healthcare systems to withstand the impact of climate change, ensuring that essential sexual and reproductive health services, including abortion, contraception, and maternal healthcare, are available and accessible even during the climate crisis. The findings indicate the need for interventions that empower women, address gender-based violence, and integrate sexual and reproductive health into climate change adaptation in policies and programs.},
}

@article {pmid40917883,
year = {2025},
author = {Ghirardelli, A and Tarolli, P},
title = {Bridging the gap between science, policy, stakeholders: Delineating a virtuous framework for agriculture under climate change scenarios.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {9},
pages = {113326},
pmid = {40917883},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population while mitigating the damages of weather extremes and adapting to climate change requires coordinated efforts across science, policy, and agriculture. Drawing inspiration from recent European Union agricultural and environmental policy reforms, we examine the barriers between scientific advancements, farm-scale applications, and the implementation of agricultural policies. We propose a generalized framework to bridge communication gaps among scientists, policymakers, and farmers. By fostering participatory research, empowering stakeholders, and enhancing education, while still acknowledging the importance of economic efficiency, the framework aims to align environmental goals with farmers' socio-economic realities, and strengthen their active role in environmental protection. It highlights the need to overcome technological and economic barriers, enhance scientific understanding of regional environmental issues, and strengthen collaboration within the scientific community. This approach aims to ensure sustainable agricultural practices, building resilience to climate change while balancing productivity and environmental conservation.},
}

@article {pmid40917254,
year = {2025},
author = {Hailegiorgis, T and Lemessa, D and Melese, D and Abebe, M and Nemomissa, S},
title = {Modeling the Spatiotemporal Habitat Suitability Distributions of Cultural Keystone Bidens macroptera (Adey Abeba) Under Climate Change Scenarios in Ethiopia.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {9},
pages = {e72115},
pmid = {40917254},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Bidens macroptera symbolizes the change of a season, marking the transition from the rainy season to autumn, heralding the new year for Ethiopians. Despite a general understanding of its geographic regions, significant gaps remain in identifying the habitat distribution and key predictor variables of Bidens macroptera through species distribution modeling (SDM) in the context of climate change. We developed an ensemble species distribution model using 2 statistical and 3 machine learning algorithms. We collected 119 presence and pseudoabsence points to train and validate bioclimatic variables through 5-fold cross-validation with the "SDM" package in R software. We calculated the Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) to assess multicollinearity among environmental variables. Projections were made for medium (SSP 2-4.5) and extreme (SSP 5-8.5) greenhouse gas emissions for the periods of the 2050s and 2070s. The performance of the models was evaluated by Area Under the Curve (AUC) and True Skill Statistic (TSS). A weighted average threshold value at the sum of sensitivity and specificity of the TSS was used to classify habitat suitability using ArcGIS 10.4. The ensemble model showed strong performance, with an AUC ranging from 0.96 to 0.98 and a TSS of 0.84-0.92. Individually, MaxEnt outperformed with an AUC of 98% and a TSS of 92%. The mean temperature of the driest quarter (Bio 9) emerged as the most influential, followed by soil pH and slope. With the current climate conditions, 89.81% of habitats are classified as unsuitable, while 5.64% are least suitable, 2.46% moderately suitable, and 2.09% highly suitable. However, all future projections revealed a decline in suitable habitats, increasing the risk of local extinction. Therefore, it is essential to develop a conservation plan and strengthen climate change adaptation strategies to mitigate habitat loss for this iconic highland species.},
}

@article {pmid40916786,
year = {2025},
author = {Taylor, MJ},
title = {Climate Change and Public Health: It's Time to Extinguish the Housefire.},
journal = {Perspectives in biology and medicine},
volume = {68},
number = {3},
pages = {389-400},
doi = {10.1353/pbm.2025.a968846},
pmid = {40916786},
issn = {1529-8795},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Public Health ; *Wildfires/prevention & control ; },
abstract = {The effects of climate change harms upon public health could be disastrous. Many have likened the urgency and peril associated with our global situation to living in a house on fire. This article uses the housefire metaphor to consider how public health teams and others can encourage actions that lessen climate-related harms. Using strategic narratives to disseminate communications may improve chances of this being achieved. The housefire metaphor expresses the urgency and our shared ownership of the climate situation, and it can be deployed to recommend feasible, remedial actions.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Public Health
*Wildfires/prevention & control

@article {pmid40914209,
year = {2025},
author = {Hébert, JR and Holmberg, R and Boncyk, M and Scott, G and Murphy, EA and Hofseth, LJ},
title = {Perspective: Food Environment, Climate Change, Inflammation, Diet, and Health.},
journal = {Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {100504},
doi = {10.1016/j.advnut.2025.100504},
pmid = {40914209},
issn = {2156-5376},
abstract = {Human activities contribute to large shifts in the global climate, with far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, societies, and human health. Modern food systems-designed to produce convenience foods that tend to have high inflammatory potential-exacerbate environmental degradation and shape the interwoven challenges of climate, nutrition, and health. Over the past three decades, extreme weather has worsened and poor diets have led to more inflammation-related health problems-two parallel trends that are exposing system-wide weaknesses and harming global health. Is there evidence of a connection between environmental degradation and inflammation? The medical and environmental literatures were searched by combining "climate change" OR "environmental factors" OR "food systems" AND "inflammation" AND "diet". All permutations of these terms were searched and all terms were searched as both text words and MeSH. The literature on inflammation and health is vast (≈750,000 articles in the National Library of Medicine [NLM]) as is the literature on diet and health (>1.8 million articles in the NLM). Interest in global climate change is growing (≈39,000 references in the NLM and >650,000 references in the Web of Science Core Collection). While the literature at the intersections of diet and inflammation with either climate change or, especially, food systems is small, evidence points to a connection between global climate changes and inflammation operating mainly through food systems. Large-scale industrialized agriculture and other environmental changes that are heating the planet produce food commodities that are causally related to inflammatory processes within organisms. The interplay between individuals' dietary decisions and system-level decisions regarding food production and processing sets the stage for deepening understanding of connections revealed in the literature and developing a multifaceted approach to address these critical problems that encompass individual behavior change and collaborative initiatives across sectors to effect meaningful change. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: While scientific knowledge on: 1) diet, inflammation and health; 2) climate change; and 3) food systems are vast, there is virtually nothing written regarding how all three may be connected. We propose a connection between personal behaviors associated with diet, food systems, climate change, and inflammation as the major substrate for determining health in human populations.},
}

@article {pmid40911796,
year = {2025},
author = {Kim, SH},
title = {Mental Health Challenges of Climate Change for Older Korean and Korean American Adults: Navigating Vulnerability, Isolation, and Resilience.},
journal = {Social work in public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {1-9},
doi = {10.1080/19371918.2025.2557348},
pmid = {40911796},
issn = {1937-190X},
abstract = {Climate change presents a growing mental health concern for older adults, particularly among Korean and Korean American populations who may experience heightened vulnerabilities due to cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic factors. This study examines the psychological impact of climate change on this demographic, focusing on three key areas: increased vulnerability to climate-related disasters, the exacerbation of social isolation, and the role of resilience in mitigating negative outcomes. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, this study explores how environmental stressors, displacement, and disruptions to traditional support systems contribute to mental health challenges. Furthermore, it highlights protective factors such as cultural resilience, intergenerational support, and community-based interventions that can help older Korean and Korean American adults adapt to climate-related stressors. The findings underscore the need for culturally responsive mental health strategies, policy initiatives, and social support networks to promote psychological well-being and climate adaptation in aging populations.},
}

@article {pmid40907349,
year = {2025},
author = {Sepp, M and Abbasi, M and Döll, P and Freixa, A and Marcé, R and Sabater, S},
title = {Impacts of climate change on the dilution capacity of perennial and non-perennial European rivers.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {287},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {124499},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124499},
pmid = {40907349},
issn = {1879-2448},
abstract = {Rivers provide ecosystem services, such as water purification and drinking water supply, which depend on the river's capacity to dilute effluents from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). There are no large-scale analyses of the dilution capacity of rivers that take into account the differences between perennial and non-perennial river reaches, even though more than half of the world's river and stream reaches are estimated to be non-perennial. We evaluated the actual and future capacity of perennial and non-perennial river reaches in Europe to dilute WWTP effluents. Future (2071-2100) climatic conditions were compared to reference (1985-2014) conditions, considering average and extreme streamflow conditions (i.e., driest months or years). The dilution factor (DF), i.e., the ratio of streamflow to cumulated upstream WWTP discharge, was annually, on average, 4.6 times lower in non-perennial than in perennial reaches under reference conditions, and decreased up to 10.8 times lower in August. Annual DF is projected to decrease significantly in two-thirds of the reaches under the high emissions scenario (corresponding to Representative Concentration Pathway RCP8.5). Reaches in the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions of Europe have low dilution capacity and are the most vulnerable to WWTP discharges. Therefore, they are particularly sensitive to climate change-induced streamflow decreases, which will further reduce DF. In contrast, under the low emissions scenario (corresponding to RCP2.6), DF will remain largely unchanged, highlighting the importance of emissions reductions in preserving the dilution capacity of the European rivers.},
}

@article {pmid40907226,
year = {2025},
author = {Chardon, V and Euzen, C and Schmitt, L},
title = {Functional river restoration as a lever for adapting to climate change from an interdisciplinary emblematic showcase on the Upper Rhine.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127151},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127151},
pmid = {40907226},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Many large rivers have been regulated for navigation improvement, hydro-electricity production, agricultural development and flood protection. River regulation alters both aquatic and riverine habitat dynamics as well as ecological functionalities and ecosystem services. This study aims to evaluate the impacts of river regulation performed along the Rhine as well as climate change to develop a process-based restoration strategy for the Rhinau-Taubergiessen area. The study focuses on analyzing (i) planimetric changes of the fluvial landscape from 1778 to 2021, (ii) water level changes from 1830 to 2020 and (iii) groundwater level variations from 1925 to 2020. This study also investigates the distribution of fine sediment thickness and analyzes hydrological data from 1869 to 2020 as well as water temperature data from 1970 to 2020. The results reveal a significant decline in aquatic and riparian habitat dynamics due to river regulation, a reduced amplitude of groundwater table fluctuations, and a large reduction in flood frequency. At catchment scale, both alterations of the Rhine flow regime due to regulation works and global climate change - evidenced by a 2,9 °C increase in mean water temperature over the past 50 years - have been identified. Based on these findings, restoration strategies should focus on improving lateral connectivity by lowering bank dikes to increase flood frequency and duration, enhancing fluvial processes and reactivating surface-subsurface water exchange. This study highlights the importance of considering the effects of global climate change on restoration goals to improve the adaptation of restored ecosystems in these large-scale pressures.},
}

@article {pmid40906569,
year = {2025},
author = {Berti, C and Baglioni, M and La Vecchia, A and D'Oria, V and Bettocchi, S and Agostoni, C},
title = {Climate Change and Consumers' Food Choices towards Sustainability: A Narrative Review.},
journal = {Nutrition reviews},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/nutrit/nuaf151},
pmid = {40906569},
issn = {1753-4887},
support = {//Italian Ministry of Health for IRCCS/ ; },
abstract = {This narrative review explores key issues surrounding climate change and diets, highlighting individual-level dynamics and structural constraints to implementing policies that prioritize sustainability through a political economy lens. Strong interconnections exist between climate change and agri-food systems. Current eating patterns are unsustainable, threatening both human and planetary health. Hence, the urgency of promoting "Planetary Health Diets." Available evidence confirms that the healthiest diets exert the least pressure on the environment. Partially substituting meat with plant-based alternatives and reducing the intake of ultra-processed foods can contribute to more climate-friendly dietary patterns. Environmental issues, eco-emotions, health-related dietary motivations, and ethical aspects likely encourage consumers to adopt more sustainable eating habits. In contrast, high prices, consumers' low acceptance, low education, lack of a standardized definition, and weakness in the current information-based instruments related to sustainable food production pose significant challenges to consumers' choices. Effective governance at global, national, and local levels is pivotal. Integrating sustainability issues in national food-based dietary guidelines, education and awareness campaigns, along with reforming public food procurement and offering economic incentives for sustainable foods have the potential to foster the transition towards a healthy sustainable eating. Current dietary patterns negatively affect both planetary and human health. However, consumers are increasingly inclined toward sustainable food options. While individuals play a role in food choices, structural interventions are essential to ensuring a successful transition.},
}

@article {pmid40906399,
year = {2025},
author = {Lin, Y and Liu, Q and Lv, S and Huang, X and Wei, C and Li, J and Guan, Y and Pan, Y and Mi, Y and Cheng, Y and Yang, X and Xu, D},
title = {Assessing the Potential Distribution of the Traditional Chinese Medicinal Plant Spatholobus suberectus in China Under Climate Change: A Biomod2 Ensemble Model-Based Study.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology14081071},
pmid = {40906399},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {20A007, 20E051, 21E040, and 22kA011//China West Normal University Support Program/ ; },
abstract = {Spatholobus suberectus, a valuable Chinese medicinal plant, faces habitat shifts under climate change. In order to better utilize the medicinal properties of S. suberectus and conduct further investigations, this study utilized the Biomod2 ensemble model to predict and analyze the potential expansion and contraction of suitable habitat areas for S. suberectus in China under changing climatic and environmental conditions. The results showed that, compared to the pre-screened models, the ensemble model significantly improved the prediction accuracy. Currently, S. suberectus is primarily distributed in southern China. Under the projected scenarios of SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP5-8.5, its suitable habitat is expected to expand overall, with the increased areas concentrated mainly in southwestern, central, and eastern China. As climatic factors shift, the high-suitability center of S. suberectus is predicted to shift slightly southward under the SSP1-2.6 scenario, while under the SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5 scenarios, it is projected to move northwestward. In the future, it will be necessary to optimize the warm and humid growth environment for cultivated S. suberectus in China. Meanwhile, wild S. suberectus populations should be closely monitored for the impact of climate change to prevent potential partial reductions in suitable habitats, thereby ensuring ecological balance and sustainable development.},
}

@article {pmid40906395,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, C and Xia, S and Yu, X and Duan, H and Qi, G},
title = {Stage-Specific Impacts of Climate Change on Greater White-Fronted Geese Along the East Asian Flyway.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology14081050},
pmid = {40906395},
issn = {2079-7737},
abstract = {Migratory flyways sustain waterbird populations by linking critical habitats across their annual cycle. However, stage-specific impacts of climate change on these habitats remain poorly understood. We integrated species distribution models with annual migration data from 30 Greater White-fronted Geese (Anser albifrons frontalis) to assess changes in habitat suitability, distributional shifts, and suitability fluctuations across breeding, stopover, and wintering stages under mid-century (2040-2060) climate scenarios. Suitability fluctuations were quantified as the coefficient of variation (CV) in habitat suitability between current and future projections. Projected habitat responses varied markedly across stages: breeding areas contracted by 29.9%, wintering areas expanded by 62.7%, and stopover sites showed minimal net change. Centroids of all habitats are projected to shift northward by mean distances of 125-492 km under future climate scenarios. Breeding habitats exhibited the greatest suitability fluctuations (CV=30-45; ~50% area affected under SSP585), followed by stopover and wintering grounds (CV ≈ 11), with 35.8% and 23.3% of their areas falling within high-fluctuation zones. These findings highlight the urgent need to prioritize breeding habitats, implement stage-specific conservation strategies, and enhance international cooperation to ensure the protection of waterbirds along the East Asian Flyway.},
}

@article {pmid40906159,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, H and Huang, B and Xu, L and Chen, T},
title = {Prediction Analysis of Integrative Quality Zones for Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang Under Climate Change: A Rare Medicinal Plant Endemic to China.},
journal = {Biology},
volume = {14},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/biology14080972},
pmid = {40906159},
issn = {2079-7737},
support = {2024JJ7319//Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province/ ; 2025JJ70465//Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province/ ; 202412//Doctoral research project initiation fund at Hunan University of Medicine/ ; 202401001789//Reform Project of Hunan Provincial Education Department/ ; },
abstract = {Corydalis yanhusuo W. T. Wang, commonly known as Yanhusuo, is an important and rare medicinal plant resource in China. Its habitat integrity is facing severe challenges due to climate change and human activities. Establishing an integrative quality zoning system for this species is of significant practical importance for resource conservation and adaptive management. This study integrates multiple data sources, including 121 valid distribution points, 37 environmental factors, future climate scenarios (SSP126 and SSP585 pathways for the 2050s and 2090s), and measured content of tetrahydropalmatine (THP) from 22 sampling sites. A predictive framework for habitat suitability and spatial distribution of effective components was constructed using a multi-model coupling approach (MaxEnt, ArcGIS spatial analysis, and co-kriging method). The results indicate that the MaxEnt model exhibits high prediction accuracy (AUC > 0.9), with the dominant environmental factors being the precipitation of the wettest quarter (404.8~654.5 mm) and the annual average temperature (11.8~17.4 °C). Under current climatic conditions, areas of high suitability are concentrated in parts of Central and Eastern China, including the Sichuan Basin, the middle-lower Yangtze plains, and coastal areas of Shandong and Liaoning. In future climate scenarios, the center of suitable areas is predicted to shift northwestward. The content of THP is significantly correlated with the mean diurnal temperature range, temperature seasonality, and the mean temperature of the wettest quarter (p < 0.01). A comprehensive assessment identifies the Yangtze River Delta region, Central China, and parts of the Loess Plateau as the optimal integrative quality zones. This research provides a scientific basis and decision-making support for the sustainable utilization of C. yanhusuo and other rare medicinal plants in China.},
}

@article {pmid40905536,
year = {2025},
author = {Filimonenko, E and Kuzyakov, Y},
title = {Activation Energy of Organic Matter Decomposition in Soil and Consequences of Global Warming.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70472},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70472},
pmid = {40905536},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {2023YFD200140403//National Key Research and Development Program of China/ ; //RUDN University Strategic Academic Leadership Program/ ; //Shandong Provincial "811" Project of First-class Discipline Construction/ ; 18-03 date 10.09.2024//Sirius Federal Territory/ ; },
mesh = {*Soil/chemistry ; *Global Warming ; Soil Microbiology ; Oxidation-Reduction ; *Organic Chemicals/chemistry ; Thermodynamics ; },
abstract = {The activation energy (Ea) is the minimum energy necessary for (bio)chemical reactions acting as an energy barrier and defining reaction rates, for example, organic matter transformations in soil. Based on the Ea database of (i) oxidative and hydrolytic enzyme activities, (ii) organic matter mineralization and CO2 production, (iii) heat release during soil incubation, as well as (iv) thermal oxidation of soil organic matter (SOM), we assess the Ea of SOM transformation processes. After a short description of the four approaches to assess these Ea values-all based on the Arrhenius equation-we present the Ea of chemical oxidation (79 kJ mol[-1], based on thermal oxidation), microbial mineralization (67 kJ mol[-1], CO2 production), microbial decomposition (40 kJ mol[-1], heat release), and enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis of polymers and cleavage of mineral ions of nutrients (33 kJ mol[-1], enzyme driven reactions) from SOM. The catalyzing effects of hydrolytic and oxidative enzymes reduce Ea of SOM decomposition by more than twice that of its chemical oxidation. The Ea of enzymatic cleavage of mineral ions of N, P, and S from their organic compounds is 9 kJ mol[-1] lower (corresponding to 40-fold faster reactions) than the hydrolysis of N-, P-, and S-free organic polymers. In soil, where organic compounds are physically protected and enzymes are partly deactivated, microbial mineralization is ~140-fold faster compared to its pure chemical oxidation. Because processes with higher Ea are more sensitive to temperature increase, global warming will accelerate the decomposition of stable organic compounds and boost the C cycle much stronger than the cycling of nutrients: N, P, and S. Consequently, the stoichiometry of microbially utilized compounds in warmer conditions will shift toward organic pools with higher C/N ratios. This will decouple the cycling of C and nutrients: N, P, and S. Overall, the Ea of (bio)chemical transformations of organic matter in soil enables to assess process rates and the inherent stability of SOM pools, as well as their responses to global warming.},
}

*Soil/chemistry
*Global Warming
Soil Microbiology
Oxidation-Reduction
*Organic Chemicals/chemistry
Thermodynamics

@article {pmid40905278,
year = {2025},
author = {Fernández, JB and Kubisch, EL and Duran, F and Boretto, JM},
title = {Giving their all for their offspring: physiological trade-offs in an Andean-Patagonian viviparous lizard in response to global warming.},
journal = {Biology open},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1242/bio.062159},
pmid = {40905278},
issn = {2046-6390},
support = {PICT-2020-SERIEA-3401//FONCyT Fondo para la Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica/ ; PICT-2020-SERIEA-03395//FONCyT Fondo para la Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica/ ; 04/B234//Universidad Nacional del Comahue/ ; CONICET, PIBAA 2023//Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas y Tecnicas/ ; },
abstract = {Global warming threatens biodiversity, particularly affecting ectothermic animals, which must seek refuge to avoid overheating when ambient temperatures exceed their critical thresholds. Extended shelter use limits the time for essential activities such as foraging, social interactions, and reproduction, potentially reducing survival and increasing local extinction risk. Viviparous Liolaemids inhabiting cold-temperate Andean regions are considered vulnerable to rising temperatures and are predicted to experience local extinctions this century. We evaluated the effects of thermal restriction on pregnancy outcomes and offspring in the viviparous lizard Liolaemus pictus under two conditions. One group of pregnant females experienced simulated future thermal restrictions (restriction group, RG; n=12), while another group experienced identical laboratory conditions without thermal restrictions (no-restriction group, NRG; n=14). In RG females, 41.7% were removed due to feeding cessation or spontaneous abortions (vs. 12.3% in NRG), reflecting the consequences of thermal restriction. The remaining RG females selected lower preferred body temperatures after two weeks of experimentation and maintained a stable body condition throughout pregnancy. However, both groups of offspring, they showed similar body condition and locomotor performance, suggesting physiological compensation by RG females. This physiological plasticity of L. pictus may help buffer the adverse effects of global warming on reproductive success.},
}

@article {pmid40905235,
year = {2025},
author = {Brin, P and Pohl, K and Cole, AP},
title = {Climate change and urologic care: a challenge for patients and providers.},
journal = {Current opinion in urology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1097/MOU.0000000000001332},
pmid = {40905235},
issn = {1473-6586},
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review examines the interplay between environmental changes and urology. While there is widespread recognition of the large impacts of climate change on population health, there are specific ways in which climate change will impact urologic cares. In this article, we will review categories and pathways by which climate change will impact care and briefly discuss opportunities for climate change mitigation.

RECENT FINDINGS: Recent literature highlights how the epidemiology of urological diseases is influenced by climate change, explaining the underlying mechanisms driving these changes. Climate change impacts urological disease through mechanisms that can be classified as first-order, second-order, and third-order effects. Whereas first-order effects are direct impacts of climate change on urologic diseases, second-order effects are situations where climate change affects more proximate risk factors for urologic disease (such as indentation of water supplies with carcinogenic chemicals after hurricanes), third-order impacts are situations where climate change and its effects limit the medical systems' ability to treat patients.

SUMMARY: Although the effects of climate change on urologic care are complex and wide ranging, efforts to identify and categorize these effects will be critical in order to adapt to climate change and to mitigate its effects.},
}

@article {pmid40904564,
year = {2025},
author = {Rückle, K and Rohrer, M and Mihók, B and Johansson, M and Andersson, H and Pomee, MS and Vergadi, E and Rouva, G and Agrawal, A and Balázs, B and Brattich, E and Carelli, M and De Luca, C and Di Sabatino, S and Krishnan V, S and Molter, A and Pilla, F and Ruggieri, P and Scolobig, A and Hertig, E},
title = {Determinants and relationships of climate change, climate change hazards, mental health, and well-being: a systematic review.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychiatry},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1601871},
pmid = {40904564},
issn = {1664-0640},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Impacts of climate change on human health receive increasing attention. However, the connections of climate change with well-being and mental health are still poorly understood.

OBJECTIVE: As part of the Horizon Europe project TRIGGER, we aim to deepen the understanding of the relationships between climate change and human mental health and well-being in Europe by focusing on environmental and socio-individual determinants.

METHODS: This study is a systematic literature review based on the PRISMA guidelines using Embase, Medline and Web of Science.

RESULTS: 143 records were retrieved. The results show that climate change and its specific hazards (air pollution, floods, wildfires, meteorological variables, and temperature extremes) impact human well-being and mental health.

DISCUSSION: Mental health and well-being outcomes are complex, extremely individual, and can be long lasting. Determinants like the living surrounding, human's life activities as well as socio-individual determinants alter the linkage between climate change and mental health. The same determinant can exert both a pathogenic and a salutogenic effect, depending on the outcome. Knowing the effects of the determinants is of high relevance to improve resilience. Several pathways were identified. For instance, higher level of education and female gender lead to perceiving climate change as a bigger threat but increase preparedness to climate hazards. Elderly, children and adolescents are at higher risks of mental health problems. On the other hand, social relation, cohesiveness and support from family and friends are generally protective. Green and blue spaces improve well-being and mental health. Overall, comparing the different hazard-outcome relationships is difficult due to varying definitions, measurement techniques, spatial and temporal range, scales, indicators and population samples.

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/home, identifier CRD42023426758.},
}

@article {pmid40901967,
year = {2025},
author = {Proctor, J and Zeppetello, LV and Chan, D and Huybers, P},
title = {Climate change increases the interannual variance of summer crop yields globally through changes in temperature and water supply.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {36},
pages = {eady3575},
doi = {10.1126/sciadv.ady3575},
pmid = {40901967},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Year-to-year variance of agricultural productivity is an important determinant of food security. Previous global analyses described increased yield volatility from warming, but it has become increasingly clear that changes in water availability are also a key determinant of yields. Here, we provide the first global quantification of climate change impacts on maize, soybean, and sorghum yield variance due to changes in temperature and soil moisture. Pairing an empirical crop model with CMIP6 simulations indicates that changes in temperature and soil moisture increase interannual weather-induced yield variance by [Formula: see text] across crops. This increase is driven roughly equally by previously quantified increased temperature stress variance, as well as by increased covariance between temperature and soil moisture stresses. Results using a simple land surface model are consistent with those using CMIP6 simulations in indicating that this increased covariance is driven by warmer air more quickly drying soils and by dry soils promoting greater warming.},
}

@article {pmid40901886,
year = {2025},
author = {Sinclair, AH and Cosme, D and Lydic, K and Reinero, DA and Mann, ME and Falk, EB},
title = {Reply to Loh and Ren: Motivating action among climate change believers.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {36},
pages = {e2515426122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2515426122},
pmid = {40901886},
issn = {1091-6490},
}

@article {pmid40901660,
year = {2025},
author = {Laftouhi, A and Elrherabi, A and Farihi, A and Nasr, FA and Hmamou, A and Mahraz, MA and Bouhrim, M and Al-Zharani, M and Qurtam, AA and Eloutassi, N and Taleb, A and Taleb, M},
title = {Impact of Climate Change on the Composition and Bioactivity of Inula viscosa Essential Oils: In Vitro, In Silico, and ADME Analysis.},
journal = {Food science & nutrition},
volume = {13},
number = {9},
pages = {e70845},
doi = {10.1002/fsn3.70845},
pmid = {40901660},
issn = {2048-7177},
abstract = {Medicinal plants, rich in secondary metabolites, play a crucial role in drug development. Climate change, driven by industrialization, affects plant growth and the production of these metabolites. The research explores how climate change influences the phytochemical profile as well as the antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Inula viscosa. The three samples were subjected to contrasting climatic conditions, ranging from a normal climate to progressively intensified combined heat and drought stress over 4 years (Sample 1 under normal seasonal temperature and rainfall; Sample 2 with a 5 C temperature increase and 50% reduced irrigation; and Sample 3 exposed to a 10 C temperature rise and 75% water deficit). Essential oils were extracted and evaluated for antioxidant activity (DPPH, ABTS, and β-carotene bleaching) and their antidiabetic potential through the inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase. In silico analyses, including molecular docking and ADME profiling, were performed, using AutoDockTools and SwissADME, to assess the potential of phytochemicals as inhibitors and their pharmacokinetic properties. The essential oils exhibited significant antioxidant activity, with Sample 2 showing the highest DPPH, ABTS, and β-carotene bleaching activities. Additionally, notable antidiabetic effects were observed, with Sample 2 exhibiting the strongest inhibitory activity against α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Molecular docking studies revealed promising affinities of phytochemicals, such as caryophyllene oxide and α-cuprenene, for α-amylase and α-glucosidase, supporting their potential as antidiabetic agents. These findings highlight the influence of climatic conditions on the biological activity of essential oils. I. viscosa essential oils from arid climates exhibit enhanced antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, with potential therapeutic applications. These effects are closely linked to climate-driven changes in the chemical composition of the oils.},
}

@article {pmid40900541,
year = {2025},
author = {Lima, MVC and Queiroz, JM and Oliveira, KKD and Ferreira Júnior, AR},
title = {Climate change and women: an integrated reflection between gender and the Sustainable Development Goals.},
journal = {Revista brasileira de enfermagem},
volume = {78Suppl 1},
number = {Suppl 1},
pages = {e20240376},
pmid = {40900541},
issn = {1984-0446},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; *Sustainable Development/trends ; Female ; *Women's Health/trends ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: to discuss the interrelationship between climate change, gender, women's health and the Sustainable Development Goals.

METHODS: a reflective article.

RESULTS: emphasis is placed on the relationship between women and climate, permeating the discussion of gender, as women stand out in the climate struggle for their roles as promoters, executors, creators and managers in numerous social contexts, whether they occupy them of their own free will or are forced to assume them due to external factors.

FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: women play a vital role in natural resource management and community resilience, but they face significant challenges due to gender inequalities. To achieve a sustainable future, it is imperative that climate and development policies include and reflect women's capabilities and needs, ensuring their full participation and leadership.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
*Sustainable Development/trends
Female
*Women's Health/trends

@article {pmid40897708,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, P and Pan, Z and Sun, J and Geng, Y and Jiang, Y and Li, YZ and Zhang, Z},
title = {Anthropogenic climate change may reduce global diazotroph diversity.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {8208},
pmid = {40897708},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Climate change impacts microbial community structure and function, thus altering biogeochemical cycles. Biological nitrogen fixation by diazotrophs is involved in maintaining the balance of the global nitrogen cycle, but the global biogeographic patterns of diazotrophs and their responses to climate change remain unclear. In this study, we use a dataset of 1352 potential diazotrophs by leveraging the co-occurrence of nitrogenase genes (nifHDK) and analyse the global distribution of potential diazotrophs derived from 137,672 samples. Using the random forest model, we construct a global map of diazotroph diversity, revealing spatial variations in diversity across large scales. Feature importance shows that precipitation and temperature may act as drivers of diazotroph diversity, as these factors explain 54.2% of the variation in the global distribution of diazotroph diversity. Using projections of future climate under different shared socioeconomic pathways, we show that overall diazotroph diversity could decline by 1.5%-3.3%, with this decline further exacerbated by development patterns that increase carbon emissions. Our findings highlight the importance of sustainable development in preserving diazotrophs.},
}

@article {pmid40897684,
year = {2025},
author = {Franco, MA and Rizzo, LV and Teixeira, MJ and Artaxo, P and Azevedo, T and Lelieveld, J and Nobre, CA and Pöhlker, C and Pöschl, U and Shimbo, J and Xu, X and Machado, LAT},
title = {How climate change and deforestation interact in the transformation of the Amazon rainforest.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {7944},
pmid = {40897684},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {407752/2023-4, 304819/2022-0//Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation | Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development)/ ; },
abstract = {The Amazon rainforest is one of Earth's most diverse ecosystems, playing a key role in maintaining regional and global climate stability. However, recent changes in land use, vegetation, and the climate have disrupted biosphere-atmosphere interactions, leading to significant alterations in the water, energy, and carbon cycles. These disturbances have far-reaching consequences for the entire Earth system. Here, we quantify the relative contributions of deforestation and global climate change to observed shifts in key Amazonian climate parameters. We analyzed long-term atmospheric and land cover change data across 29 areas in the Brazilian Legal Amazon from 1985 to 2020, using parametric statistical models to disentangle the effects of forest loss and alterations of temperature, precipitation, and greenhouse gas mixing ratios. While the rise in atmospheric methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) mixing ratios is primarily driven by global emissions (>99%), deforestation has significantly increased surface air temperatures and reduced precipitation during the Amazonian dry season. Over the past 35 years, deforestation has accounted for approximately 74% of the ~ 21 mm dry season[-1] decline and 16.5% of the 2°C rise in maximum surface air temperature. Understanding the interplay between global climate change and deforestation is essential for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies to preserve this vital ecosystem.},
}

@article {pmid40897094,
year = {2025},
author = {Bents, SJ and Powell, C and French, JP and Prevots, DR and Mercaldo, RA},
title = {Factors predicting incidence of nontuberculous mycobacteria in an era of climate change and altered ecosystems in the United States.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {999},
number = {},
pages = {180338},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.180338},
pmid = {40897094},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous environmental bacteria that cause chronic pulmonary disease. Incidence patterns have risen globally over the last several decades. Prior studies suggest that climate change may have a role in increasing incidence patterns.

METHODS: We analyzed NTM incidence from two US-based populations: Medicare beneficiaries and persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). We identified predictors of NTM incidence with time-lagged meteorological and severe weather event covariates across US climate zones.

FINDINGS: The average annual incidence of NTM was 30.4 per 100,000 for the Medicare population and 2071.4 per 100,000 pwCF, with both populations showing rising incidence over the study period. We found that several factors predicted NTM incidence risk for the Medicare population and pwCF. In the Southeastern US particularly, floods were predictors of NTM incidence risk and across the mid-latitude US, dust storms were predictors of incidence. Air pressure, cloud cover, precipitation, and the number of days above various temperature thresholds were consistent predictors of NTM incidence across climate zones. The lag time between predictive meteorological variation or weather events and NTM incidence varied by zone and population studied.

INTERPRETATION: Geographic heterogeneity exists in the meteorological and severe event factors predictive of NTM incidence, evidenced by data from two high-risk study populations in the US. The role of continued climate change in the spatial and temporal distribution of NTM incidence merits further research.},
}

@article {pmid40896884,
year = {2025},
author = {Barrett, KSC},
title = {Climate change and land use impacts on the environmental fates of organic contaminants in a tropical watershed.},
journal = {Chemosphere},
volume = {387},
number = {},
pages = {144661},
doi = {10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144661},
pmid = {40896884},
issn = {1879-1298},
abstract = {Organic contaminants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers, dioxins, furans, pesticides, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have the propensity to cause human and environmental harm, and many of these are currently ubiquitous in the environment. Evaluations of factors influencing the environmental fates and hazard potentials of these organics are accomplished using multimedia models. Climate conditions, land use, and chemical properties are among those factors. In this study, the multimedia model RioShed was used to evaluate the atmospheric long-range transport potential, (LRTPa) overall persistence (Pov), and ten-year compartmental concentrations of some known persistent organic pollutants, as well as some less persistent and more polar current use pesticides, in varying climate and land use scenarios, applied to a tropical watershed, in a developing country. Precipitation changes were more influential on hazard outcomes than temperature changes. However, for all evaluated climate changes, there were consequential increases in at least one hazard potential - LRTPa and/or Pov. For example, when precipitation increased, LRTPa and Pov generally decreased and increased, respectively - the opposite outcome occurred when precipitation decreased. However, when forest proportion in the landscape increased, the effects climate changes were either tempered or countered. These are important findings for the management and control of organic pollutants in tropical regions.},
}

@article {pmid40896806,
year = {2025},
author = {Bernstein, DN},
title = {Health and Health Care Delivery Transformation and Climate Change: A Global Opportunity to Develop Prepared, Responsive, and Resilient Health Systems.},
journal = {NAM perspectives},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.31478/202504c},
pmid = {40896806},
issn = {2578-6865},
}

@article {pmid40895279,
year = {2025},
author = {Saruchera, M and Folayan, MO and Ngcamu, BS and Musakwa, W and Kaseje, M and Boateng, GO},
title = {Editorial: Climate change, human health, and health systems.},
journal = {Frontiers in health services},
volume = {5},
number = {},
pages = {1615206},
doi = {10.3389/frhs.2025.1615206},
pmid = {40895279},
issn = {2813-0146},
}

@article {pmid40892922,
year = {2025},
author = {Chen, XW and Zhang, Z and Pan, MJ and Liu, Y and Li, CL and Zhou, YG and Li, L and Dong, X and Dong, YW and Li, JY and Liu, SM and Wang, XN and Tian, SJ and Liu, Y and Zhang, JH and Qiu, YG and Wang, XG and Cai, WJ and Tian, XL and Kao, SJ and Dong, SL},
title = {Oyster farming acts as a marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) hotspot for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {36},
pages = {e2504004122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2504004122},
pmid = {40892922},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {32373105//National Natural Science Foundation of China/ ; RHDRCZK202401//Research Project for Talents of Hainan Tropical Ocean University/ ; },
mesh = {*Carbon Dioxide/metabolism ; *Climate Change ; Animals ; *Aquaculture/methods ; Carbon Sequestration ; *Ostreidae/growth & development ; Seawater/chemistry ; },
abstract = {Bivalve farming, a vital component of global aquaculture, has been proposed as a potential marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) strategy, yet its role remains contentious. Using field mesocosms, we demonstrate that oyster filter-feeding enhances mCDR by accelerating the formation of particulate and dissolved organic carbon in the water column and promoting organic carbon deposition in sediments. This process shifts the water column toward a more autotrophic and alkaline state, effectively sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere. Over the full culture period, the net carbon sequestered by oyster-driven organic carbon production is 2.39 times greater than the CO2 sequestered in oyster shells. These findings position oyster farming as a scalable, nature-based solution for climate change mitigation, offering dual benefits of carbon sequestration and enhanced food security. Our results underscore the potential of oyster farming to address global challenges such as rising food demand and ocean acidification, making it a critical component of sustainable marine resource management.},
}

*Carbon Dioxide/metabolism
*Climate Change
Animals
*Aquaculture/methods
Carbon Sequestration
*Ostreidae/growth & development
Seawater/chemistry

@article {pmid40892873,
year = {2025},
author = {Abedin, I and Kang, HE and Saikia, H and Jung, WK and Kim, HW and Kundu, S},
title = {Future of snakebite risk in India: Consequence of climate change and the shifting habitats of the big four species in next five decades.},
journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
volume = {19},
number = {9},
pages = {e0013464},
pmid = {40892873},
issn = {1935-2735},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; India/epidemiology ; *Snake Bites/epidemiology ; Animals ; *Ecosystem ; Humans ; *Snakes ; Viperidae ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change is anticipated to significantly impact the biogeographic distribution of snakes, leading to notable shifts in their habitats toward anthropogenic landscapes. This may potentially increase the incidence of Big Four species (Bungarus caeruleus, Daboia russelii, Echis carinatus, and Naja naja) envenomation, a notable human-health risk that has not yet been assessed in India being the most affected country in South Asia. Therefore, this study integrates species distributions with socioeconomic and healthcare data to prioritize areas for targeted interventions to mitigate the envenomation risks effectively in India.

The present study employed ensemble species distribution models (SDMs) to analyze the geographical distribution of the Big Four species under current climatic conditions and projected these models to estimate potential species distributions up to 2080. Furthermore, by incorporating various future climatic scenarios, the study assessed the potential loss and gain of suitable habitats along with their overlap with cropland and built-up areas. Further, integrating SDMs with socioeconomic scenarios and present health infrastructure, the study developed a risk index to estimate the current and upcoming vulnerable districts and states in next five decades. The results indicate significant losses in potentially suitable habitats for the Big Four species under future climatic scenarios. However, the risk index identified several southern Indian states and districts, such as Karnataka (Chikkaballapura, Haveri, and Chitradurga etc.) and Gujarat (Devbhumi Dwarka and Jamnagar etc.), as having high vulnerability to snakebite. Additionally, under climate change scenarios, many northern and northeastern states and districts, including Assam (Nagaon, Morigaon, and Golaghat etc.), Manipur (Tengnoupal), and Rajasthan (Pratapgarh), have experienced an increased risk of snakebite, presenting a significant public health concern in these regions.

CONCLUSION/SIGNIFICANCE: The integrated risk index indicates that the southwestern region urgently needs priority attention to combat fatalities from envenomation by the Big Four species, while also highlighting the future needs of the northern and northeastern region to aid public health efforts. To mitigate these impacts, local governments and international communities must intensify efforts to counter climate change and protect vulnerable regions from Big Four envenomation.},
}

*Climate Change
India/epidemiology
*Snake Bites/epidemiology
Animals
*Ecosystem
Humans
*Snakes
Viperidae

@article {pmid40891332,
year = {2025},
author = {Cameron, N},
title = {Human biology, climate change and sustainability.},
journal = {Annals of human biology},
volume = {52},
number = {1},
pages = {2544447},
doi = {10.1080/03014460.2025.2544447},
pmid = {40891332},
issn = {1464-5033},
}

@article {pmid40891330,
year = {2025},
author = {Buelow, CA and Andradi-Brown, DA and Worthington, TA and Adame, MF and Connolly, RM and Lovelock, CE and Rogers, K and Villarreal-Rosas, J and Brown, CJ},
title = {Projecting Uncertainty in Ecosystem Persistence Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70468},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70468},
pmid = {40891330},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust/ ; DP210100739//Australian Research Council/ ; FL200100133//Australian Research Council/ ; FT210100792//Australian Research Council/ ; FT240100621//Australian Research Council/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Uncertainty ; *Ecosystem ; *Wetlands ; Models, Theoretical ; *Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Global projections of ecosystem responses to increasing climatic and anthropogenic pressures are needed to inform adaptation planning. However, data of appropriate spatiotemporal resolution are often not available to parameterize complex environmental processes at the global scale. Modeling approaches that can project the probability of ecosystem persistence when parameter uncertainty is high may offer a way forward. In particular, the conservation of coastal ecosystems with complex dynamics, like mangrove forests, may benefit from knowing where their future persistence is highly probable or, alternatively, cannot be reliably estimated without additional data of appropriate resolution. Here, we simulated network models to make probabilistic projections of the direction of net change in mangrove ecosystems worldwide under the SSP5-8.5 climate emissions scenario by the years 2040-2060. Seaward net loss was the most probable outcome in 77% [37%-78%; 95% confidence interval (CI)] of mangrove forest units, while 30% [15%-59%; CI] were projected to experience landward net gain or stability. In more than 50% of forest units, projections were ambiguous and therefore unreliable, with a near equal probability of net loss or gain. Quantitative models parameterized with locally accurate data could resolve uncertainty in the future persistence of mangroves in places with unreliable probabilistic projections. Projections made under conservation scenarios also showed that, with action to manage or restore, the number of mangrove forest units likely to experience net gain or stability in the future could nearly double. Our approach to simulating ecosystem responses to climatic and anthropogenic pressures provides a clear indication of how certain (or uncertain) ecosystem persistence is and thus can inform conservation planning.},
}

*Climate Change
Uncertainty
*Ecosystem
*Wetlands
Models, Theoretical
*Conservation of Natural Resources

@article {pmid40890974,
year = {2025},
author = {Logemann, HT and Rode, JB and Maertens, R and van der Linden, S},
title = {The gateway (mis)belief model: How misinformation impacts perceptions of scientific consensus and attitudes towards climate change.},
journal = {British journal of psychology (London, England : 1953)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/bjop.70022},
pmid = {40890974},
issn = {2044-8295},
abstract = {Climate change is one of the greatest threats to humanity, necessitating immediate action to combat its consequences. Although there is a nearly unanimous scientific consensus that climate change is human-caused, misinformation doubting its causes continues to circulate widely. In this study, we test the Gateway (mis)Belief Model (GmBM) which assumes that misinformation affects perceived scientific consensus negatively, which then cascades down to lower support for public action to mitigate climate change via changes in key beliefs about the issue. We present a reanalysis of data from two online studies in which U.S. participants (N1 = 207, N2 = 755) were exposed to misinformation using a pre-post mixed design manipulating assessments of the scientific consensus on climate change. Results showed that misinformation indeed leads to lower estimations of scientific consensus, which cascade down to lower support for public action via corresponding beliefs. However, the pattern of significance of direct effects did not exactly replicate those in the original GBM, though misinformation still had negative direct (Experiments 1-2) and indirect effects (Experiment 2) on several downstream climate outcomes. These findings are further affirmed by an internal meta-analysis. Overall, this study highlights the negative impact of misinformation on climate attitudes and policy support.},
}

@article {pmid40893704,
year = {2024},
author = {Hiltner, S},
title = {Limited Attention to Climate Change in U.S. Sociology.},
journal = {The American sociologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1007/s12108-024-09624-4},
pmid = {40893704},
issn = {0003-1232},
abstract = {Climate change is increasingly recognized as not only a biophysical and technological problem but also a social one. Nonetheless, sociologists have expressed concern that sociology has paid relatively little attention to climate change. This deficit threatens to limit the frames available to understand and imagine solutions to the climate crisis. In this paper I report the most up-to-date and expansive empirical assessment of attention to climate change in sociology in the United States (U.S.). I find little to no mention of climate change across leading sociology journal articles (0.89%), conference sessions (1.5%), and faculty biographies (2.8%) and course listings (0.2%) in the 20 top-ranked departments in the U.S. Two leading journals, the American Sociological Review and American Journal of Sociology, have cumulatively published just three articles focused on climate change to date. This level of disciplinary attention appears low compared to the field's engagement with other important social problems. My findings thus suggest that climate silence is persistent and pervasive in U.S. sociology. I discuss the implications of this silence and outline opportunities for sociologists, funders, journalists, and policymakers to embrace social science perspectives in climate change teaching, research, and policymaking.},
}

@article {pmid40895352,
year = {2024},
author = {Lewy, JR and Karim, AN and Lokotola, CL and Shannon, C and Prescott, HC and Rice, MB and Nadeau, KC and Shankar, HM and Rabin, AS},
title = {The Impact of Climate Change on Respiratory Care: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {The journal of climate change and health},
volume = {17},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.joclim.2024.100313},
pmid = {40895352},
issn = {2667-2782},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Fossil fuel combustion and climate change are endangering respiratory health. As these threats increase, healthcare delivery systems must adapt and build resilience. In this scoping review, we aim to assess the current landscape of respiratory care impacts from climate change, identifying priorities for future study.

METHODS: We performed a scoping review of scientific and gray literature, and selected institutional websites, to understand the impacts of climate change on respiratory healthcare.

RESULTS: Medline, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Lens.org, and Google Scholar were searched from database inception through 28 July 2023. The initial search yielded 1207 unique articles. Of the 67 articles identified as relevant to the impacts of climate change on respiratory care, 50 (74.6%) had been published between 2020 and 2023. The most studied climate change and severe weather exposures were extreme heat (n = 31, 46.3%), particulate matter not from wildfires (n = 22, 32.8%), and wildfires (n = 19, 28.4%). Respiratory-related hospital admissions (n = 33, 49.3%) and emergency department visits (n = 24, 35.8%) were the most common study outcomes. Few studies identified potential impacts on telehealth services, facility energy distribution, and pharmaceutical supplies.

DISCUSSION: Climate change is projected to increase respiratory-related emergency department visits and hospital admissions. Limited research is available on current and projected economic costs, infrastructure effects, and supply chain impacts. While climate change and extreme weather are increasing strain on respiratory care systems, additional work is needed to develop evidence-based strategies for climate adaptation.},
}

@article {pmid40890287,
year = {2025},
author = {Shi, W and Chen, H and Xu, Z and Liu, C and Yeerken, N and Ma, R},
title = {Prediction of the potential geographic distribution of the Wilsonomyces carpophilus under multiple climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {32199},
pmid = {40890287},
issn = {2045-2322},
support = {2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; 2022D01E47//Outstanding Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Plant Diseases/microbiology ; Ecosystem ; *Basidiomycota ; },
abstract = {Wilsonomyces carpophilus is capable of causing shot-hole disease drupe fruit trees globally, severely affecting plant health and fruit quality, and posing a major threat to agriculture and forestry under climate change conditions. During 2021-2024, we conducted extensive field surveys in a total of 90 sample plots in the wild apricot distribution area of Ili, Xinjiang, China, based on different factors such as tree age, slope orientation, elevation, stand and climatic conditions.Pathogenic fungi were isolated and characterized through morphological and molecular approaches. This study predicts the current and future potential distribution of W. carpophilus using species distribution models (SDMs) and multivariate environmental similarity surface (MESS) analyses under SSP126 and SSP585 scenarios for the 2050 s and 2090s. Occurrence records from databases, field surveys, and reports provided 641 presence points, refined to 302 for model compatibility. Environmental variables from WorldClim were reduced to six key factors using variance inflation factor (VIF) analysis to minimize collinearity.Results indicate a substantial expansion of suitable habitat for W. carpophilus under future climates, particularly SSP585. High-suitability areas are projected to increase notably across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia by the 2090s, suggesting increased opportunities for establishment. MESS analysis showed significant shifts in environmental similarity, especially in northern regions, highlighting areas of increased uncertainty. The dominant drivers of suitability were Precipitation Seasonality, Mean Diurnal Range, and Precipitation of the Wettest Month. The response curves indicated a preference for moderate levels of these climatic factors.The findings emphasize the need for targeted monitoring and proactive management in regions projected to become highly suitable under future scenarios. Integrating SDMs into policy frameworks can guide resource allocation and adaptive management to mitigate risks. Future research should include ecological interactions, and advanced models such as Joint Species Distribution Models (JSDMs) to improve prediction accuracy. This study underscores the need for continuous monitoring and adaptive management to mitigate the risks posed by W. carpophilus under climate change, helping protect vulnerable agricultural and forestry systems.},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Plant Diseases/microbiology
Ecosystem
*Basidiomycota

@article {pmid40890170,
year = {2025},
author = {Huisman, J and Martyr, R and Rott, R and Smits, J},
title = {Projections of climate change vulnerability along the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 2020-2100.},
journal = {Scientific data},
volume = {12},
number = {1},
pages = {1527},
pmid = {40890170},
issn = {2052-4463},
abstract = {This data descriptor presents the GVI Projections Database with projections of socioeconomic vulnerability for the period 2020-2100 along three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) for almost all countries of the world. The projections are based on the GDL Vulnerability Index (GVI), a composite index for monitoring the human components of vulnerability to climate change, natural disasters and other shocks for societies and geographic areas across the globe. The GVI is based on an additive formula that summarizes the essence of seven major socioeconomic dimensions of vulnerability into one number. This formula approach makes it possible to compute the index for any region at any point in time for which the underlying indicators are available. We derive projections of these indicators from the SSP databases for each fifth year in the period 2020-2100. These projections are subsequently used to compute future GVI values for countries and major global regions for three SSPs: the green road scenario (SSP1), the middle of the road scenario (SSP2), and the rocky road scenario (SSP3).},
}

@article {pmid40890151,
year = {2025},
author = {Jiang, R and Lu, H and Chen, D and Yang, K and Guan, D and Huang, G and Tian, F},
title = {Transboundary conflict from surface water scarcity under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {8166},
pmid = {40890151},
issn = {2041-1723},
abstract = {Transboundary river basins (TRBs) are at risk of water scarcity-induced conflicts, especially given the rising water demand and impacts of climate change. Despite extensive efforts and some progress, the mechanisms linking water scarcity to conflicts in TRBs remain insufficiently understood, and identifying effective mitigation and adaptation strategies remains a challenge. In this study, we introduce a framework for predicting TRBs vulnerable to water scarcity-induced conflicts, based on the concept of water dependency, defined by monthly water scarcity. This framework successfully explains over 80% of the TRBs experiencing water scarcity-induced conflicts during 2005-2014. Our projections indicate that, without mitigation and adaptation measures, nearly 40% of global TRBs could face potential conflicts driven by water scarcity in 2041-2050, with hotspots in Africa, southern and central Asia, the Middle East, and North America. However, proactive measures such as intra-basin cooperation could reduce this proportion to less than 10%. This study underscores the urgency of increased investment and active stakeholder engagement to foster intra-basin cooperation and avert potential conflicts.},
}

@article {pmid40889924,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Cao, GC and Zhao, ML and Zhang, Q},
title = {Topographic effects on vegetation phenology in response to climate change on the southern slope of Qilian Mountains, Northwest China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {7},
pages = {2131-2138},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202507.022},
pmid = {40889924},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Ecosystem ; Seasons ; Altitude ; *Plant Development ; },
abstract = {The southern slope of the Qilian Mountains is a typical mountain ecosystem. To understand the vegetation phenological response mechanisms under the interaction between complex terrain and climate change is of significance in revealing ecological adaptability laws. Based on MODIS NDVI data from 2002 to 2020, combined with topographic and meteorological datasets, we used correlation analysis and structural equation modeling to quantitatively assess the role of topography in mediating vegetation phenological responses to climate change. The results showed that the start of the growing season, end of the growing season, and length of the growing season in the study area advanced, delayed, and extended at rates of 0.33, 0.19, and 0.51 d·a[-1], respectively, with spatial differentiation exhibiting a distinct northwest-southeast gradient. Regional vegetation phenology displayed spatial heterogeneity in its responses to the changes in temperature and precipitation, modulated by topographic factors and jointly governed by diverse environmental conditions and hydrothermal regimes. Elevation had the most pronounced influence on vegetation phenology, followed by aspect. Elevation and aspect exerted cumulative effects on vegetation phenology through meteorological factors, while the influence of slope on vegetation phenology through meteorological factors was offset by each other.},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Ecosystem
Seasons
Altitude
*Plant Development

@article {pmid40889485,
year = {2025},
author = {Yoshida, K and Iino, Y and Eba, F and Xie, J and Managi, S},
title = {Do climate change risks and corporate governance encourage green M&A?[1].},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {393},
number = {},
pages = {127123},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.127123},
pmid = {40889485},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {This study investigates whether climate change risk and corporate governance affect the decision to engage in green mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including the acquisition of green businesses and the divestiture of carbon-intensive businesses. The results show that firms in industries with high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tend to acquire green businesses and divest carbon-intensive businesses. In particular, outside directors significantly promote decisions to sell carbon-intensive businesses. We also examine the short-term wealth effects of green M&A and find that divesting carbon-intensive businesses creates positive returns. The findings underscore the increasing acceptance of climate risk mitigation among corporate decision-makers and investors, emphasizing the critical role of corporate governance in shaping green M&A decisions.},
}

@article {pmid40888481,
year = {2025},
author = {Ouyang, X and Lu, T and Pan, J and Sun, Q},
title = {The role of climate change in shaping the distribution patterns of Hylurgus ligniperda and its key natural enemies.},
journal = {Pest management science},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/ps.70178},
pmid = {40888481},
issn = {1526-4998},
support = {//Start-up Funds Research for Northwest A&F University (Grant no. Z1090124092)/ ; //GuangDong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (Grant no. 2023A1515110856)/ ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Accurate knowledge of the spatial distribution of invasive alien species is crucial for effective prevention, management, and ecological sustainability. Hylurgus ligniperda, a major forest pest native to Europe, has spread globally via wood packaging and logs, yet predictive studies investigating both this pest and its natural enemies remain scarce. This study aimed to predict the potential geographic distributions of H. ligniperda and its three key natural enemies-Platysoma lineare, Thanasimus formicarius and Platysoma oblongum-and to assess their ecological niche overlaps under current and future climate scenarios.

RESULTS: Using the Biomod2 ensemble model, we identified overlapping distributions mainly in Europe and North America. Niche shifts in invaded areas were shown to increase the global invasion risk. In the future, the suitable habitat for H. ligniperda will remain relatively stable, whereas the highly suitable habitat for this species will decline. The suitable habitat for P. lineare will gradually shrink, whereas that for P. oblongum will first expand and then shrink. The suitable habitat for T. formicarius will expand overall, whereas the highly suitable habitat for this species will shrink. Structural equation modeling revealed that precipitation significantly influences species distributions and their overlaps. Precipitation and temperature mediated both positive and negative interactions between H. ligniperda and its natural enemies, suggesting complex interspecific dynamics under climate change.

CONCLUSION: This study provides an integrated prediction of the distributions of H. ligniperda and its natural enemies under different climate change scenarios, revealing shifting interactions and distribution overlaps. These findings highlight the importance of strengthened quarantine and management strategies to mitigate the spread of H. ligniperda and support biological control under future climatic variation. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.},
}

@article {pmid40888201,
year = {2025},
author = {Smith, P and Singh, PK and Ballal, VP and Cherubini, F and Díaz-José, J and Duchková, H and Gupta, H and Hori, M and Ito, A and Khan, S and Llope, M and Tirado, MC and Tourinho, L and Vale, MM and Xu, X and Chudasama, H and Eriksen, SH and Mason-D'Croz, D and Phang, SC and Srivastava, Y and van Huysen, TL and Ricketts, T and Herrero, M and Harrison, PA and McElwee, PD},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change Interventions on Biodiversity, Water, the Food System and Human Health and Well-Being.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {9},
pages = {e70444},
pmid = {40888201},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {227140/Z/23/Z/WT_/Wellcome Trust/United Kingdom ; 2022/07192-1//Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo/ ; UKRI277//Natural Environment Research Council/ ; 101081521//Directorate-General XII, Science, Research, and Development/ ; 101086179//Directorate-General XII, Science, Research, and Development/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Biodiversity ; Humans ; *Food Supply ; *Conservation of Natural Resources/methods ; *Water Supply ; },
abstract = {Climate change threatens biodiversity, water, food and human health and well-being. Rapid, sustained mitigation and adaptation actions can benefit all these elements of the nexus. Key transitions in energy, land and marine ecosystems, urban areas, industry and society are essential for climate change mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development. These transitions require interdisciplinary research, policy support and societal engagement. Here we present an assessment of 69 response options, a subset of which (15) was used in the climate change chapter of the IPBES Nexus Assessment. We show that the majority of climate change response options for land, oceans and ecosystems, settlement and infrastructure, industrial and societal system transitions have broadly positive impacts across the nexus. However, energy system transitions show more apparent trade-offs. Most of these impacts result from energy infrastructure that would also be required for fossil fuel-based systems and should be compared to the far more damaging consequences of continued fossil fuel use. Transitioning to cleaner, renewable energy sources reduces these risks and offers significant improvements across the nexus by reducing climate change impacts. Of the 69 response options assessed, 59% have entirely positive effects, or at least no negative effects, across all nexus elements and can be considered as low-risk, immediately actionable options. The remaining 41% show either negative or variable impacts on at least one nexus element. However, this does not render them unviable; rather, their implementation must be carefully managed. Where impacts are variable, strategies should be tailored to ensure positive outcomes; where trade-offs are unavoidable, efforts should focus on minimising negative effects and maximising synergies. Our findings suggest that prioritising policies that address the interconnected challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, land degradation, pollution, food insecurity, access to clean water, energy for all and sustainable development will deliver more effective and equitable climate action.},
}

*Climate Change
*Biodiversity
Humans
*Food Supply
*Conservation of Natural Resources/methods
*Water Supply

@article {pmid40888029,
year = {2025},
author = {Morris, RS and Wada, M},
title = {The Effect of Climate Change on Emergence and Evolution of Zoonotic Diseases in Asia.},
journal = {Zoonoses and public health},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/zph.70007},
pmid = {40888029},
issn = {1863-2378},
abstract = {As the climate of Asia changes under the influence of global warming, the incidence and spatial distribution of known zoonoses will evolve, and new zoonoses are expected to emerge as a result of greater exposure to organisms which currently occur only in wildlife. In order to evaluate the risks attached to different transmission methods and organism maintenance mechanisms, a classification system is provided which allocates diseases into nine epitypes. All animal diseases and zoonoses recognised as globally important can be categorised into an epitype, or in a few cases more than one epidemiologically distinct epitype. Within each epitype, evidence available on the effects of climatic factors is provided for selected diseases of zoonotic importance to illustrate likely future evolution of these diseases and the extent of currently available evidence for different diseases. Factors which are likely to influence the emergence of novel zoonotic pathogens in Asia are outlined. The range of methods available for analysis, prediction, and evaluation of likely changes in disease occurrence under the influence of climate change has grown rapidly; an introduction is given to the types of tools now available. These methods will need to be integrated into a surveillance and response strategy for Asia, and an approach to achieve this is outlined.},
}

@article {pmid40887692,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhao, H and Cui, Y and Li, MH and Kang, X and Li, WC and Han, YJ and Yang, JL and Wang, YX},
title = {Impacts of climate change and human activities on net primary productivity of vegetation in Ningxia, Northwest China.},
journal = {Ying yong sheng tai xue bao = The journal of applied ecology},
volume = {36},
number = {8},
pages = {2429-2441},
doi = {10.13287/j.1001-9332.202508.029},
pmid = {40887692},
issn = {1001-9332},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; *Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; *Biomass ; },
abstract = {This study aimed to quantitatively distinguish the contributions of climate change and human activities to net primary productivity (NPP). Based on meteorological observation data from 27 ground-based meteorological observation stations in Ningxia from 2000 to 2022 and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data, we examined the spatiotemporal variations of potential net primary productivity (PNPP), actual net primary productivity (ANPP), and human-induced net primary productivity change (HNPP). The Thornthwaite Memorial model and the improved Carnegie-Ames-Stanford Approach (CASA) model, as well as Theil-Sen slope estimation, Mann-Kendall trend test, Hurst index, and partial correlation analysis were used. We quantitatively evaluated the relative effects of climate change and human activities on NPP by the residual method. From 2000 to 2022, both PNPP and ANPP in Ningxia exhibited increasing trends, with annual growth rates of 4.27 and 6.60 g C·m[-2]·a[-1], respectively, while HNPP showed a fluctuating decreasing trend, with a reduction rate of 2.33 g C·m[-2]·a[-1]. Areas with increasing PNPP accounted for 94.4% of the study area, while the area with increasing ANPP covered 92.8%. Declining PNPP was primarily observed in the southeastern part of Shizuishan and the southern part of Yinchuan. The areas experiencing a decrease in ANPP were mainly distributed along the Yellow River. 66.5% area of Ningxia displayed a downtrend in HNPP, and human activities in most regions in the future. Precipitation was the dominant meteorological factor influencing ANPP variation, with 74.4% area of the region showing a significantly positive correlation between ANPP and annual precipitation. The influence of precipitation was greater than that of mean temperature, sunshine duration, and mean wind speed. The average relative contributions of climate change and human activities to NPP were 46.3% and 53.4%, respectively. In 62.1% of the total area, vegetation improvement was primarily driven by the combined effects of climate change and human activities, while 26.1% of the area experienced vegetation improvement mainly due to climate change. Vegetation degradation accounted for 7.2% of the total area, mainly driven by human activities or the combined effects of climate change and human activities. These findings would help reveal the mechanisms underlying the impacts of climate change and human activities on NPP, and thus offer scientific support for regional ecological construction and policy-making.},
}

*Climate Change
China
*Human Activities
Humans
*Ecosystem
Models, Theoretical
*Biomass

@article {pmid40886818,
year = {2025},
author = {Tinsley, JHI and Morgan, ER},
title = {Future climate change is projected to predominantly suppress the transmission potential of the small ruminant parasite Haemonchus contortus in Africa.},
journal = {International journal for parasitology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/j.ijpara.2025.08.013},
pmid = {40886818},
issn = {1879-0135},
abstract = {This paper examines the impact of climate change in Africa on the transmission potential (Q0) of Haemonchus contortus (H. contortus), a highly pathogenic haematophagous gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) parasite that has significant implications for the health and productivity of small ruminants. Changes in Q0 were assessed over the period 1981-2070 under a high emission scenario (RCP 8.5). Climate data was sourced from bias-adjusted Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX) models for Africa, which was split into 13 subregions based on areas within each having approximately similar rainfall seasons, which also defines typical periods of H. contortus transmission in Africa. Results indicate that while the transmission potential of H. contortus may increase in the Atlas region, topographically complex, high-elevation and coastal areas, Q0 is more widely projected to decrease across much of Africa. While climate change is not expected to alter the length of the transmission season in most areas of Africa, shorter transmission periods are expected in southern East Africa, the Gulf of Guinea, and the Eastern Sahel, while new periods of transmission are projected to occur in western Southern Africa. Future research should focus on optimising the model for Africa and developing a decision-support tool for farmers, advisors and animal health services that classifies Q0 by hazard severity and provides tailored management recommendations for each category.},
}

@article {pmid40882968,
year = {2025},
author = {Reis, FO and Volcão, LM and Zebral, YD and da Silva Júnior, FMR},
title = {Challenges in soil ecotoxicology in climate change scenarios.},
journal = {Integrated environmental assessment and management},
volume = {21},
number = {5},
pages = {977-978},
doi = {10.1093/inteam/vjaf069},
pmid = {40882968},
issn = {1551-3793},
support = {//Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior/ ; 406747/2022-9//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 404215/2024-6//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 307791/2023-8//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; },
}

@article {pmid40882566,
year = {2025},
author = {Liu, H and Liu, H and Peng, H and Zheng, T and Zhao, Y and Wang, S and Jia, Y and Zeng, Q and Yang, Z and Yan, L and Yang, Q and Zhao, B and Wang, J and Hu, P and Luo, J},
title = {Climate change poses risks to water retention and carbon sequestration capacity in the source area of the Yangtze River.},
journal = {Water research},
volume = {287},
number = {Pt B},
pages = {124461},
doi = {10.1016/j.watres.2025.124461},
pmid = {40882566},
issn = {1879-2448},
abstract = {The source area of the Yangtze River (SAYR), part of the Tibetan Plateau, is an ecologically fragile alpine region sensitive to climate change. Current research has predominantly examined hydrological and ecological responses as isolated systems, failing to address the coupled mechanisms through which permafrost degradation mediates water-carbon interactions‌. In this study, we used a fully coupled eco-hydrological model that integrates permafrost processes, along with multi-source remote sensing data, experimental monitoring, and machine learning, to quantify the water retention and carbon sequestration capacity over the past 20 years. The region was categorized into three risk zones based on changes in soil moisture, net ecosystem productivity (NEP), and dissolved organic carbon (DOC) fluxes in streams. We evaluated eight factors, including precipitation, temperature, vegetation phenology and cover, and their contributions to changes of water retention and carbon sequestration using an interpretable machine learning approach. Results show that the central and eastern regions of the study area face the highest risk of declining water retention and carbon sequestration capacity. The changes of temperatures and precipitation have led to depletion of soil water and carbon reserves. This depletion raises concerns about the potential shift from a carbon sink to a carbon source considering land-to-river carbon loss. Our study provides critical insights into the water and carbon flux dynamics and offers valuable guidance for water resource and ecological management in alpine river systems.},
}

@article {pmid40881954,
year = {2023},
author = {Schoeman, DS and Bolin, JA and Cooley, SR},
title = {Quantifying the ecological consequences of climate change in coastal ecosystems.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {1},
number = {},
pages = {e39},
doi = {10.1017/cft.2023.27},
pmid = {40881954},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {Few coastal ecosystems remain untouched by direct human activities, and none are unimpacted by anthropogenic climate change. These drivers interact with and exacerbate each other in complex ways, yielding a mosaic of ecological consequences that range from adaptive responses, such as geographic range shifts and changes in phenology, to severe impacts, such as mass mortalities, ecological regime shifts and loss of biodiversity. Identifying the role of climate change in these phenomena requires corroborating evidence from multiple lines of evidence, including laboratory experiments, field observations, numerical models and palaeorecords. Yet few studies can confidently quantify the magnitude of the effect attributable solely to climate change, because climate change seldom acts alone in coastal ecosystems. Projections of future risk are further complicated by scenario uncertainty - that is, our lack of knowledge about the degree to which humanity will mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions, or will make changes to the other ways we impact coastal ecosystems. Irrespective, ocean warming would be impossible to reverse before the end of the century, and sea levels are likely to continue to rise for centuries and remain elevated for millennia. Therefore, future risks to coastal ecosystems from climate change are projected to mirror the impacts already observed, with severity escalating with cumulative emissions. Promising avenues for progress beyond such qualitative assessments include collaborative modelling initiatives, such as model intercomparison projects, and the use of a broader range of knowledge systems. But we can reduce risks to coastal ecosystems by rapidly reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, by restoring damaged habitats, by regulating non-climate stressors using climate-smart conservation actions, and by implementing inclusive coastal-zone management approaches, especially those involving nature-based solutions.},
}

@article {pmid40881941,
year = {2025},
author = {Jacquemart, AS and Tigano, A and Gale, MK and Weir, T and Ward, HGM and Wong, CM and Eliason, EJ and Miller, KM and Hinch, SG and Russello, MA},
title = {Application of Genomic Offsets to Inform Freshwater Fisheries Management Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Evolutionary applications},
volume = {18},
number = {8},
pages = {e70149},
doi = {10.1111/eva.70149},
pmid = {40881941},
issn = {1752-4571},
abstract = {Genomic tools are becoming increasingly necessary for mitigating biodiversity loss and guiding management decisions in the context of climate change. Freshwater fish species are particularly susceptible to the impacts of changing environments, including kokanee, the resident form of sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), which has already been negatively impacted by increases in extreme temperature throughout its distribution. A previous study using whole genome resequencing of wild kokanee stocks identified 1412 environmentally associated SNPs and demonstrated genomic offset, a measure of climate vulnerability, to be significantly correlated with higher increases in extreme warm temperatures across much of the species' range in western Canada. Here, we aimed to operationalize this information for fisheries management by first developing a Genotyping-in-Thousands by sequencing (GT-seq) panel populated exclusively with environment associated SNPs. We then evaluated the robustness of the GT-seq panel relative to the signal in the whole genome resequencing baseline and demonstrated a novel application of donor and recipient importance (DI/RI) analysis to inform recreational fisheries stocking decisions. We found that a reduced GT-seq panel of 616 SNPs exhibited a significant positive correlation with those calculated from the full set of 1412 SNPs across the climate change scenarios tested; similar results were obtained when adding new reference populations not included in the original whole genome resequencing baseline. The DI/RI analysis revealed clear spatial trends, with populations situated in the warmest regions of southern interior British Columbia (Canada) having the highest probability for successful translocations to different recipient locations to the north. Similarly, candidate recipient lakes for stocking at the center of the distribution had higher recipient importance values than those located towards the eastern and western range peripheries. Although further refinement is required, pairing targeted genotyping with genomic offset and DI/RI predictions holds great promise for informing freshwater fisheries management moving forward.},
}

@article {pmid40881335,
year = {2024},
author = {Petzold, J and Scheffran, J},
title = {Climate change and human security in coastal regions.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {2},
number = {},
pages = {e5},
doi = {10.1017/cft.2024.2},
pmid = {40881335},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {Climate change has been recognised as a major concern in coastal hotspots exposed to multiple climate hazards under regionally specific characteristics of vulnerability. We review the emerging research and current trends in the academic literature on coastal climate risk and adaptation from a human security perspective. The ecological and socioeconomic developments are analysed for key risk areas, including coastal infrastructure; water, food and fisheries; health; human mobility; and conflict, taking the different geographical contexts of coastal areas in islands, megacities and deltas into consideration. Compounding and cascading interactions require integrative research and policy approaches to address the growing complexity. Governance mechanisms focus on coastal management and adaptation, nature-based solutions and community-based adaptation, considering their synergies and trade-offs. This perspective allows for a holistic view on climate risks to human security and vicious circles of societal instability in coastal systems and the interconnectedness of different risk dimensions and systems necessary for sustainable and transformative adaptation solutions for the most affected coastal hotspots.},
}

@article {pmid40881037,
year = {2025},
author = {Malik, IH and Ford, JD and Winters, I and Hunter, B and Flowers, N and Quincey, D and Flowers, K and Flowers, M and Coombs, D and Foltz-Vincent, C and Barrand, NE and Way, RG},
title = {Monitoring climate change impacts, Indigenous livelihoods and adaptation: Perspectives from Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada.},
journal = {Cambridge prisms. Coastal futures},
volume = {3},
number = {},
pages = {e10},
doi = {10.1017/cft.2025.7},
pmid = {40881037},
issn = {2754-7205},
abstract = {The Arctic is at the forefront of climate change, undergoing some of the most rapid environmental transformations globally. Here, we examine the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods in the coastal Inuit community of Hopedale, Nunatsiavut, Canada. The study examines recently evolved adaptation strategies employed by Inuit and the challenges to these adaptations. We document changing sea ice patterns, changing weather patterns and the impact of invasive species on food resources and the environment. Utilising knowledge co-production and drawing upon Indigenous knowledge, we monitor the changes and multiple stresses through direct observations, engagement with rights holders and community experiences to characterise climate risks and associated changes affecting livelihoods. We use both decolonising research and participatory methodologies to develop collaboration and partnership, ensuring that monitoring reflects local priorities and realities while also fostering trust and collaboration. We showcase that monitoring environmental trends involves more than data collection; it includes observing and analysing how environmental changes affect community well-being, particularly in terms of food security, cultural practices, economic activities, mental health, sea ice changes and weather patterns. The paper contributes to a nuanced understanding of Inuit resilience and experiences in confronting climate risks and the broader implications for Indigenous communities confronting climate challenges.},
}

@article {pmid40880808,
year = {2025},
author = {Sapiains, R and Azócar, G and Palomo-Vélez, G and Rondanelli, R},
title = {Climate change anxiety in the scientific community: an exploratory study with Chilean climate change-related scholars.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1507487},
doi = {10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1507487},
pmid = {40880808},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Eco-anxiety or climate change anxiety can be defined as a chronic fear of environmental doom that for some people might trigger clinical psychological issues. Although the study of this phenomenon is growing, there is not much understanding of the psychological consequences that studying climate change can have on scholars who are overexposed to information that is generally full of negative projections. This study aims at exploring to what extent continued exposure to scientific information about climate change affects those who research it.

METHODS: We conducted an online survey with a sample of climate scientists from Chile (n = 249), one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. A Spanish-translated and adapted version of Clayton and Karazsia's climate change anxiety scale was used along with single items to assess self-reported climate change anxiety, and sociodemographic factors.

RESULTS: Most Chilean climate change scientists are being emotionally affected by climate change. However, high levels of self-reported ecoanxiety contrast with more moderate results when measuring ecoanxiety as a whole and in both subscales, cognitive-emotional and functional. Women, young people, and those who do not have children, express more emotional and functional impacts. Social scientists showed higher climate change anxiety levels than natural scientists.

CONCLUSION: Although for most participants climate change anxiety is not affecting life functioning, this does not necessarily mean that it will not affect them in the future. We believe that research centres and teams must develop strategies to help scholars cope with the psychological consequences of working on climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40878881,
year = {2025},
author = {Nindl, S and Hartmann, B and Fellner, J and Kirchengast, S},
title = {Early Pregnancy in Times of Climate Change: First-Trimester Heat Exposure Is Associated With Reduction in Fetal Crown-Rump Length in the 12th/13th Week of Gestation-A Retrospective Study From Vienna, Austria.},
journal = {American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council},
volume = {37},
number = {7},
pages = {e70107},
doi = {10.1002/ajhb.70107},
pmid = {40878881},
issn = {1520-6300},
support = {H-522905/2024//Viennese Hochschuljubiläumsfond/ ; },
mesh = {Female ; Humans ; Austria ; Pregnancy ; *Pregnancy Trimester, First ; Retrospective Studies ; *Crown-Rump Length ; *Hot Temperature/adverse effects ; Male ; Adult ; *Climate Change ; *Fetal Development ; Young Adult ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: This study focused on the association between fetal crown-rump length (CRL) in the 12th/13th gestational week and the number of 1st trimester heat days to assess the impact of rising temperature on intrauterine growth in early pregnancy.

METHODS: This single-center medical record-based study comprises 10 085 singleton live births (nmale = 5228; nfemale = 4857) taking place in Vienna, Austria between 2011 and 2019. The sonographic determination of CRL took place routinely during the 12th or 13th gestational week. Linear regression analyses with CRL as the dependent variable and the number of 1st trimester heat days controlled for maternal parameters and the gestational week of CRL measurement were computed for the entire sample and separately by sex.

RESULTS: CRL decreased significantly (p < 0.001) by 0,015 mm on average per heat day in the 1st trimester. Among male fetuses, CRL decreased significantly (p < 0.001) by 0,021 mm, while among female fetuses, only an insignificant decrease was observed.

CONCLUSION: Heat days during the 1st trimester could have a small adverse effect on early fetal growth.},
}

Female
Humans
Austria
Pregnancy
*Pregnancy Trimester, First
Retrospective Studies
*Crown-Rump Length
*Hot Temperature/adverse effects
Male
Adult
*Climate Change
*Fetal Development
Young Adult

@article {pmid40878852,
year = {2025},
author = {Seo, D and Choi, YJ and Hong, YC},
title = {Temperature effect on scrub typhus incidence in South Korea: the projection for climate change.},
journal = {Postgraduate medical journal},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/postmj/qgaf110},
pmid = {40878852},
issn = {1469-0756},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The influence of climate change on infectious disease dynamics is a subject of interest, but it demands robust scientific evidence. This study explores the short-term and long-term relationships between meteorological factors and the incidence of scrub typhus (ST) in South Korea.

METHODS: From 2001 to 2018, data on meteorological conditions and weekly ST cases were sourced from national databases. A generalized additive model was used to visualize the relationship, while a generalized linear model was applied to measure the association's strength. Mean annual temperature change was used as a proxy for climate change in long-term analysis. Despite the small sample size, generalized and mixed-effect models were employed to minimize geographical effects.

RESULTS: The number of ST cases was linearly related to the mean temperature 13 weeks prior, above a threshold temperature of 13.3-18.5°C. A 0.1°C increase in mean temperature was associated with a 25% increase in ST cases (OR 1.25, 95% CI: 1.21, 1.29). In line with the short-term trend, the annual incidence of ST increased by 33% (OR 1.33, 95% CI: 1.26, 1.41) for every 0.1°C increase in annual mean temperature compared to the previous 30 years.

CONCLUSIONS: Higher mean temperatures during summer were associated with the increased ST cases in the following autumn. Annual mean temperature increases compared to 30 years ago were also associated with higher annual incidence of ST. These findings suggest that global warming has influenced the incidence of ST.},
}

@article {pmid40878748,
year = {2025},
author = {Bektaş, B and Rutten, G and Saillard, A and Friaud, R and Arnoldi, C and Renaud, J and Guéguen, M and Foulquier, A and Poulenard, J and Lyautey, E and Clément, JC and Thuiller, W and Münkemüller, T},
title = {Traits and functions of alpine plant communities respond strongly but not always sufficiently to in situ climate change.},
journal = {The New phytologist},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nph.70503},
pmid = {40878748},
issn = {1469-8137},
support = {ANR-20-CE02-0021//Agence Nationale de la Recherche/ ; //Laboratoire d'Ecologie Alpine/ ; },
abstract = {Increasing climate warming and summer droughts are known to affect mountain plant communities, their functional traits and life strategies. However, little is known about how strongly and efficiently communities respond to climate change, and how tightly plant responses are linked to responses of ecosystem functions. To test this, we transplanted alpine plant communities to subalpine conditions, exposing them to warming and drying. We compared these transplanted communities to alpine and subalpine control communities to assess their responses. Five years after transplantation, we found slower growth (e.g. lower leaf nitrogen) and more outsourcing strategies (e.g. lower specific root length) in the warmer and drier subalpine control communities compared to the alpine controls, probably due to drought. Traits of warmed alpine communities shifted toward subalpine controls. However, neither below- nor aboveground traits nor productivity of plants fully acclimated to subalpine conditions. Nevertheless, standard litter decomposition rates, arbuscular colonization and bacterial biomass showed no acclimation lag to the subalpine controls. Significant but insufficient acclimation of plant functional traits and strategies is prone to result in maladapted plant productivity, impairing competitiveness with better adapted subalpine species and leading to the temporally delayed loss of ecosystem features specific to alpine environments.},
}

@article {pmid40878655,
year = {2025},
author = {Limaheluw, J and van der Aa, M},
title = {Warming drinking water distribution systems in the context of climate change: a scoping review on health-related microbial and chemical water quality effects.},
journal = {Journal of water and health},
volume = {23},
number = {8},
pages = {952-967},
pmid = {40878655},
issn = {1477-8920},
support = {//Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Drinking Water/chemistry/microbiology ; *Water Quality ; *Water Supply ; *Water Microbiology ; Humans ; },
abstract = {Background: Warming caused by climate change can impact human health risks associated with drinking water. This review aimed to synthesize the evidence about the effects of increasing temperatures in the drinking water distribution system (DWDS) on health-related chemical and microbial water quality parameters. We also identified adaptation options. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of quantitative peer-reviewed studies published up to March 2023, and research reports published up to April 2024, specifically looking at a DWDS or comparable experimental conditions. Results: We included 28 studies in this review. Evidence focused on chlorinated systems in higher-income countries. Warming has variable effects on microbial communities within the DWDS. Accumulation and release of heavy metals may increase at higher temperatures, depending on pipe materials. Warming also speeds up the decay of chlorine and chloramine, affecting the formation of disinfectant byproducts and the potential of microbial (re)growth. Multiple effects can occur simultaneously, requiring an integrated adaptation approach. Technical and institutional adaptation options, such as improved removal of dissolved organic carbon during treatment covering the entire DWDS were identified. Discussion: With increasing climate change, the identified effects can become more prominent without adaptation. However, no included studies quantified how these effects would translate into human health impacts.},
}

*Climate Change
*Drinking Water/chemistry/microbiology
*Water Quality
*Water Supply
*Water Microbiology
Humans

@article {pmid40873775,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Pandemic Risk Assessment and its Intersection with Climate Change Needs, Opportunities, and Design Considerations.},
journal = {NAM perspectives},
volume = {2025},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40873775},
issn = {2578-6865},
}

@article {pmid40873107,
year = {2025},
author = {Newcomb, P and Alexander, G and Bailey, S and Martin, S},
title = {Texas Health Care Workers Respond to Climate Change.},
journal = {Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/phn.70013},
pmid = {40873107},
issn = {1525-1446},
support = {//Texas Health Resources/ ; },
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to measure healthcare worker awareness of climate change and concern about its impact on health.

DESIGN: Cross-sectional population study.

SAMPLE: Researchers administered the CHANT Tool to a convenience sample of 691 employees of a large health system in North Texas ranging from 20 to 75 years of age. About 71% were nurses.

MEASURE: The 52-item CHANT 2024: Climate and Health Tool measured engagement with climate change. Subscales measure familiarity with climate concepts, awareness of extreme weather events in respondents' region, concern about impact of climate change, conservation behaviors, and optimism regarding climate change. Respondents rated scaled items on a 5-point Likert-type scale from 0 (most negative or least) to 4 (most positive or greatest). In this sample subscales had acceptable internal reliability with Cronbach's alphas ranging from 0.69 to 0.96.

RESULTS: Respondents (79%) were familiar with the existence of climate change, but not that US Healthcare delivery is responsible for a significant proportion of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with it (36%). Most respondents were not optimistic about preparation for the impacts of climate change or preventing further climate change (56% and 59%, respectively). Degree of concern about the health impacts of climate change was significantly associated with six variables, including race, awareness that warming is associated with human activity, awareness that vulnerable populations are more at risk, personal exposure to extreme heat, observations of heat illness in patients, and observations of mental health in patients related to climate events. Most respondents (>50%) wanted to change practice to prepare for health impacts of climate change.

CONCLUSIONS: North Texas healthcare workers are familiar with climate change and believe it has potential to harm patients but are generally not optimistic about preparation for its effects or changing its course. However, they wish to change practice to make a positive difference.},
}

@article {pmid40872161,
year = {2025},
author = {Xiang, Y and Yang, Q and Li, S and Liu, Y and Li, Y and Ren, J and Yao, J and Luo, X and Luo, Y and Yao, B},
title = {Climate Change Drives Northwestward Migration of Betula alnoides: A Multi-Scenario MaxEnt Modeling Approach.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14162539},
pmid = {40872161},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {QKHJC-ZK [2022] YB335//undamental Research Funds for the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Projects/ ; 2024YB002; 2024BSKQ003//Guizhou Education University Scientific Research Fund Project/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to forest ecosystems. Betula alnoides, a tree species with significant ecological and economic value in southern China, has been the subject of studies on its distribution pattern and response to climate change. However, research on the distribution pattern of B. alnoides and its response to climate change remains relatively limited. In this study, we developed a MaxEnt model incorporating multiple environmental variables, including climate, topography, soil, vegetation, and human activities, to evaluate model performance, identify key factors influencing the distribution of B. alnoides, and project its potential distribution under various future climate scenarios. Species occurrence data and environmental layers were compiled for China, and model parameters were optimized using the ENMeval package. The results showed that the optimized model achieved an AUC value of 0.956, indicating extremely high predictive accuracy. The four key factors affecting the distribution of B. alnoides were standard deviation of temperature seasonality (Bio4), normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), mean temperature of driest quarter (Bio9), and annual precipitation (Bio12). Among them, the cumulative contribution rate of climatic factors reached 68.9%, but the influence of NDVI was significantly higher than that of precipitation factors. The current suitable habitat of B. alnoides is mainly concentrated in the southwestern region, covering an area of 179.32 × 10[4] km[2], which accounts for 18.68% of China's land area. Under the SSP126 scenario, the suitable habitat area first decreases and then increases in the future, while under the SSP370 and SSP585 scenarios, the suitable habitat area continues to shrink, with significant losses in high-suitability areas. In addition, the centroid of the suitable habitat of B. alnoides shows an overall trend of shifting northwestward. This indicates that B. alnoides is highly sensitive to climate change and its distribution pattern will undergo significant changes in the future. In conclusion, the distribution pattern of B. alnoides shows a significant response to climate change, with particularly prominent losses in high-suitability areas in the future. Therefore, it is recommended to strengthen the protection of high-suitability areas in the southwestern region and consider B. alnoides as an alternative tree species for regions facing warming and drying trends to enhance its climate adaptability.},
}

@article {pmid40872115,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, L and Luo, Y and Lan, Y and Shu, G and Huang, D and Zhou, Z and Yan, L},
title = {Spatial and Temporal Inconsistency of Forest Resilience and Forest Vegetation Greening in Southwest China Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {16},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/plants14162493},
pmid = {40872115},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {[2023] General 218 and [2023] General 211//the Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program/ ; Qiankehe Zhongyindi [2025]031//the Science and Technology program of Guizhou Province/ ; Qiankehe Platform[2025]014//the Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory/ ; },
abstract = {Under the backdrop of global climate warming, both forest vegetation greening and resilience decline coexist, and the consistency of these trends at the regional scale remains controversial. This study uses the kNDVI (Kernel Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) and TAC (Temporal Autocorrelation) index framework, combined with BEAST and Random Forest methods, to quantify and analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of forest resilience and its driving factors in Southwest China from 2000 to 2022. The results show the following: (1) Forest resilience exhibits a "high in the northwest and low in the southeast" spatial distribution, with a temporal pattern of "increase-decrease-increase." The years 2010 and 2015 are key turning points. Trend shift analysis divides resilience into six types. (2) Although forest vegetation shows a clear greening trend, resilience does not necessarily increase with greening, and in some areas, an "increase in greening-decline in resilience" asynchronous pattern appears. (3) The annual average temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation are the main climate factors and their influence on resilience follows a nonlinear relationship. Higher temperatures and increased radiation may suppress resilience, while increased precipitation can enhance it. This study suggests incorporating the TAC indicator into ecological monitoring and early warning systems, along with applying trend classification results for region-specific management to improve the scientific basis and adaptability of forest governance under climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40871412,
year = {2025},
author = {Sánchez-Suárez, F and Martínez-García, R and Peinado, RA},
title = {Climate Change Adaptation in Winemaking: Combined Use of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts to Improve the Quality of Pedro Ximénez Wines.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/microorganisms13081908},
pmid = {40871412},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {TED2021-129208B-100//European Union Next Generation/ ; },
abstract = {This study evaluates the impact of two non-Saccharomyces yeasts, Lachancea thermotolerans and Metschnikowia pulcherrima, on the oenological and sensory characteristics of Pedro Ximénez (PX) white wines produced in warm regions of southern Spain. PX wines are particularly affected by climate change, often exhibiting low acidity and limited aromatic complexity. Fermentations were performed using pure and sequential cultures of these yeasts and compared to a control inoculated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Wines fermented with L. thermotolerans showed increased titratable acidity (up to 6.83 g/L), reduced pH (down to 3.02), and higher lactic acid concentrations, contributing to improved freshness and microbial stability. The use of M. pulcherrima led to a significant rise in ester production, enhancing fruity and floral aromatic notes. Sequential fermentation using both yeasts produced wines with the highest overall aromatic complexity and superior performance in sensory evaluations. These findings support the use of L. thermotolerans and M. pulcherrima as a promising biotechnological strategy to improve white wine quality under climate change conditions.},
}

@article {pmid40871397,
year = {2025},
author = {Schets, FM and Pol-Hofstad, IE and van den Berg, HHJL and Schijven, JF},
title = {Climate Change-Related Temperature Impact on Human Health Risks of Vibrio Species in Bathing and Surface Water.},
journal = {Microorganisms},
volume = {13},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/microorganisms13081893},
pmid = {40871397},
issn = {2076-2607},
support = {M/270106//Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management/ ; 9-2-21.C//Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority/ ; },
abstract = {Vibrio species are part of the indigenous microbial flora in marine, brackish and fresh water in moderate and tropical climates that thrive and multiply in water at elevated water temperatures. The number of human non-cholera Vibrio infections due to exposure to contaminated surface water increases worldwide. To study possible climate change-related changes in Vibrio concentrations, prevalent species, and risks of illness, water samples from coastal and inland water bodies in the Netherlands were tested in 2019-2021. Data were combined with data from previous studies in 2009-2012 in order to develop a regression model to predict current and future risks of Vibrio illness. Year-to-year and site-specific variations in Vibrio concentrations and water temperature were observed, but there was no trend of increasing Vibrio concentrations or water temperature over time. In 2019-2021, Vibrio species distribution had not changed since 2009-2012; V. alginolyticus and V. parahaemolyticus were still the dominant species. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant effect of water temperature on Vibrio concentrations. The model predicted a concentration increase of a factor of 1.5 for each degree Celsius temperature increase. Predicted risks of illness were higher at higher water temperatures, and higher for children than for adults. Based on the most recent climate change scenarios for the Netherlands, the risks of Vibrio illness will increase with factors ranging from 1.6 to 7.6 in 2050 and 2100. These outcomes warrant adequate information about Vibrio risks to water managers, public health workers and the general public.},
}

@article {pmid40870627,
year = {2025},
author = {Hwang, JH and Yoon, S and Lee, WH},
title = {Evaluation of Spatial Distribution of Pulse Blue Butterfly (Lampides boeticus), Pest of Legume Crops, in Response to Climate Change.},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {16},
number = {8},
pages = {},
doi = {10.3390/insects16080826},
pmid = {40870627},
issn = {2075-4450},
support = {RS-2025-02214176//Rural Development Administration/ ; },
abstract = {The potential distribution of the pulse blue butterfly, Lampides boeticus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), was determined using MaxEnt, random forest, and ensemble models. The results indicate that most tropical, subtropical, and some temperate regions are suitable habitats. Climate change is projected to expand the species' habitat northward in the Northern Hemisphere. Predicted distributions aligned well with the known occurrence records for the species. The minimum temperature of the coldest month was the climatic variable that most strongly influenced the distribution of L. boeticus. As a tropical and subtropical species, it is assumed that cold temperatures are the main factor limiting its habitat range. Because the potential distribution of this pest covers major pulse cultivation areas under both current and future climate scenarios, these findings highlight the urgent need for developing a sustainable pest management strategy.},
}