@article {pmid40244674,
year = {2025},
author = {Vercammen, A and Wray, B and Crider, YS and Belkin, G and Lawrance, EL},
title = {Psychological impacts of climate change on US youth.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {16},
pages = {e2311400122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2311400122},
pmid = {40244674},
issn = {1091-6490},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; Adolescent ; Female ; Male ; United States ; Young Adult ; Adaptation, Psychological ; Anxiety/psychology ; Mental Health ; *Stress, Psychological/psychology ; },
abstract = {Awareness of the threats of climate change is causing distress in increasingly documented ways, with youth particularly affected. Experiences such as climate distress and eco-anxiety have implications for the health and well-being of societies and economies, including individuals' mental health and future planning, as well as their agency beliefs. Here, we show in a large sample of US youth (n = 2,834, ages 16 to 24) that the majority of US youth experience moderate climate distress and some functional interference from climate-related thoughts and feelings and a neutral to slightly positive sense of agency. They feel concern, interest, disappointment, frustration, sadness, anxiousness, and anger as affective responses to the crisis, and a majority report that their climate awareness may influence their plans for education, travel, and family planning. The key takeaway of this study is that the psychological impacts of climate change in US youth can have either impairing or strengthening effects, especially in the face of increased perceived direct exposure. Results show that self-reported direct experience of climate-related events is associated with increased eco-anxiety, climate distress, and impact of climate change on future planning, but also fortifying responses such as psychological adaptation and agency. These findings highlight the need for health systems and communities to prepare to address increased climate distress and related concerns in US youth as perceived exposure to climate-related hazards increases, in ways that strengthen healthy coping and agency to act. These findings have implications for the mental health of populations, climate behaviors, and life choices of young people experiencing these threats.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
Adolescent
Female
Male
United States
Young Adult
Adaptation, Psychological
Anxiety/psychology
Mental Health
*Stress, Psychological/psychology

@article {pmid40243927,
year = {2025},
author = {Kapazoglou, A and Tani, E and Papasotiropoulos, V and Letsiou, S and Gerakari, M and Abraham, E and Bebeli, PJ},
title = {Enhancing Abiotic Stress Resilience in Mediterranean Woody Perennial Fruit Crops: Genetic, Epigenetic, and Microbial Molecular Perspectives in the Face of Climate Change.},
journal = {International journal of molecular sciences},
volume = {26},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40243927},
issn = {1422-0067},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Stress, Physiological/genetics ; *Crops, Agricultural/genetics/microbiology ; *Epigenesis, Genetic ; Mediterranean Region ; *Fruit/genetics/microbiology ; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant ; Microbiota ; Droughts ; },
abstract = {Enhanced abiotic stresses such as increased drought, elevated temperatures, salinity, and extreme weather phenomena severely affect major crops in the Mediterranean area, a 'hot spot' of climate change. Plants have evolved mechanisms to face stressful conditions and adapt to increased environmental pressures. Intricate molecular processes involving genetic and epigenetic factors and plant-microbe interactions have been implicated in the response and tolerance to abiotic stress. Deciphering the molecular mechanisms whereby plants perceive and respond to stress is crucial for developing strategies to counteract climate challenges. Progress in determining genes, complex gene networks, and biochemical pathways, as well as plant-microbiota crosstalk, involved in abiotic stress tolerance has been achieved through the application of molecular tools in diverse genetic resources. This knowledge could be particularly useful for accelerating plant improvement and generating resilient varieties, especially concerning woody perennial crops, where classical breeding is a lengthy and labor-intensive process. Similarly, understanding the mechanisms of plant-microbe interactions could provide insights into innovative approaches to facing stressful conditions. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview and discuss the recent findings concerning the genetic, epigenetic, and microbial aspects shaping abiotic stress responses, in the context of enhancing resilience in important Mediterranean woody perennial fruit crops.},
}

*Climate Change
*Stress, Physiological/genetics
*Crops, Agricultural/genetics/microbiology
*Epigenesis, Genetic
Mediterranean Region
*Fruit/genetics/microbiology
Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
Microbiota
Droughts

@article {pmid40243877,
year = {2025},
author = {Tavares-Cohén, GA and Simões-Castro, AP and Andrade-Sales, C and Mendonça-Cavalcante, PA and Moreira-Sena, MP and Brito-Alves, BC and El-Awar, UG and Araújo-Sardinha, AW and Azevedo-Ribeiro, CHM and Fernandes-Vieira, JL and Pereira-Sena, LW},
title = {Impact of climate change and social determinants on the spatial and epidemiological distribution of tuberculosis in the state of Pará: a perspective for COP 30.},
journal = {Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia},
volume = {85},
number = {},
pages = {e293623},
doi = {10.1590/1519-6984.293623},
pmid = {40243877},
issn = {1678-4375},
mesh = {Brazil/epidemiology ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Tuberculosis/epidemiology ; Socioeconomic Factors ; Incidence ; *Social Determinants of Health/statistics & numerical data ; Spatio-Temporal Analysis ; Risk Factors ; Female ; Male ; Population Density ; },
abstract = {Tuberculosis is a critical public health challenge in Brazil, with the state of Pará reporting high incidence rates driven by social inequalities, rapid urbanization, and adverse climatic conditions. This study analyzes the epidemiology of tuberculosis in the Metropolitan Region of Belém from 2018 to 2022, correlating social and environmental determinants with the impacts of climate change. Georeferenced data, temporal analysis, and predictive modeling were employed to identify epidemiological patterns and high-incidence clusters. Belém accounted for 60.1% of cases in the region, highlighting the influence of population density and socioeconomic vulnerabilities exacerbated by extreme climatic events. The findings underscore the need to integrate public policies and sustainability, emphasizing COP30 as an opportunity to catalyze both local and global actions.},
}

Brazil/epidemiology
Humans
*Climate Change
*Tuberculosis/epidemiology
Socioeconomic Factors
Incidence
*Social Determinants of Health/statistics & numerical data
Spatio-Temporal Analysis
Risk Factors
Female
Male
Population Density

@article {pmid40243032,
year = {2025},
author = {Erkan, FM and Kavak Budak, F},
title = {The correlation between global climate change anxiety and death anxiety in women: A case study from the zone of 6 February earthquake.},
journal = {The International journal of social psychiatry},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {207640251328599},
doi = {10.1177/00207640251328599},
pmid = {40243032},
issn = {1741-2854},
abstract = {AIM: This study aims to determine the correlation between global climate change anxiety and death anxiety in women.

METHOD: The population of this correlational descriptive study consisted of women who lived in a informal living conditions in a province due to the earthquake. Five hundred women were included in the study. The data were collected using a Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, and the Death Anxiety Scale by holding face-to-face interviews with women who lived in the informal living conditions between June and September 2024.

FINDINGS: The total mean score of the women on the climate change anxiety scale was 20.73 ± 8.05. The total mean score of the participants on the death anxiety scale was 9.55 ± 3.34 (Table 2). A statistically significant positive weak correlation was found between the total mean score of the participants on the Climate Change Anxiety Scale and their total mean score on the Death Anxiety Scale (p < .05).

CONCLUSION: The anxiety level of the participants about climate change could be considered to be low. The death anxiety score of the women was 'severe'. As the climate change anxiety of the participants increased, so did their death anxiety.},
}

@article {pmid40242740,
year = {2025},
author = {Aziz, M and Anjum, G},
title = {Rethinking knowledge systems in psychology: addressing epistemic hegemony and systemic obstacles in climate change studies.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1533802},
pmid = {40242740},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {Climate psychology has emerged as a critical field examining how individuals and societies perceive, respond to, and engage with the climate crisis. However, the discipline remains deeply influenced by Western epistemologies, which privilege individualistic, anthropocentric, and positivist approaches to knowledge production. This perspective paper critically examines how Western bias shapes the theoretical frameworks, methodological approaches, and policy implications within climate psychology, often to the exclusion of non-Western epistemologies, particularly those from Indigenous and Global South communities. We argue that dominant Western paradigms, rooted in individualism, cognitive-behavioral models, and human-exceptionalist perspectives, constrain the field's ability to fully capture the complex, relational, and context-specific ways in which diverse populations engage with climate change. Moreover, the overreliance on quantitative and experimental methodologies systematically marginalizes Indigenous methodologies, such as storytelling, relational worldviews, and participatory research approaches, thereby limiting the inclusivity and ecological validity of climate psychology research. To address these limitations, we propose a decolonial approach to climate psychology, advocating for the integration of Indigenous epistemologies, pluralistic methodologies, and equitable research collaborations. By diversifying epistemic foundations and methodological tools, climate psychology can move beyond its Western biases, leading to more culturally responsive research and more effective and just climate interventions. This paper calls for a fundamental reorientation in climate psychology, one that values epistemic diversity as essential for addressing the multifaceted human dimensions of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40241461,
year = {2025},
author = {Shen, Z and Giljohann, K and Liu, Z and Pausas, J and Rogers, B},
title = {Novel wildfire regimes under climate change and human activity: patterns, driving mechanisms and ecological impacts.},
journal = {Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences},
volume = {380},
number = {1924},
pages = {20230446},
pmid = {40241461},
issn = {1471-2970},
support = {//National Key Research and Development Program of China Stem Cell and Translational Research/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Wildfires ; *Ecosystem ; *Human Activities ; Humans ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; *Fires ; },
abstract = {Fire regime refers to the statistical characteristics of fire events within specific spatio-temporal contexts, shaped by interactions among climatic conditions, vegetation types and natural or anthropogenic ignitions. Under the dual pressures of intensified global climate changes and human activities, fire regimes worldwide are undergoing unprecedented transformations, marked by increasing frequency of large and intense wildfires in some regions, yet declining fire activity in others. These fire regime changes (FRC) may drive responses in ecosystem structure and function across spatio-temporal scales, posing significant challenges to socio-economic adaptation and mitigation capacities. To date, research on the patterns and mechanisms of global FRC has rapidly expanded, with investigations into driving factors revealing complex interactions. This review synthesizes research advancements in FRC by analysing 17 articles from this special issue and 249 additional publications retrieved from the Web of Science. We systematically outline the key characteristics of FRC, geographical hotspots of fire regime transformation, critical fire-prone vegetation types, primary climatic and anthropogenic drivers and ecosystem adaptations and feedbacks. Finally, we highlight research frontiers and identify key approaches to advance this field and emphasize an interdisciplinary perspective in understanding and adapting to FRC.This article is part of the theme issue 'Novel fire regimes under climate changes and human influences: impacts, ecosystem responses and feedbacks'.},
}

*Climate Change
*Wildfires
*Ecosystem
*Human Activities
Humans
*Anthropogenic Effects
*Fires

@article {pmid40241243,
year = {2025},
author = {Ruffatto, K and Minello, LVP and Furtado, BG and Johann, L and Sperotto, RA},
title = {Nanoparticles as tools for enhancing plant resistance to biotic stress in the context of climate change.},
journal = {Physiologia plantarum},
volume = {177},
number = {2},
pages = {e70227},
pmid = {40241243},
issn = {1399-3054},
support = {305135/2021-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 405779/2022-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico/ ; 22/2551-0001641-3//Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Nanoparticles/chemistry ; *Stress, Physiological ; Crops, Agricultural ; Plant Diseases/prevention & control ; Disease Resistance ; Chitosan ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {In the face of climate change, agriculture is increasingly challenged by shifting dynamics of biotic stresses, including the intensified spread of pests and pathogens. Traditional control methods, often reliant on chemical pesticides, are associated with environmental degradation and potential health risks. Nanoparticles (NPs) present a promising, sustainable alternative for enhancing plant resistance to biotic stresses, potentially revolutionizing agricultural practices. This mini-review explores the mechanisms through which NP-based formulations (such as metal-based NPs, chitosan, and silica) induce plant responses and bolster defences against pathogens and pests. By enhancing plant resilience without the environmental downsides of conventional pesticides, NPs could support a more sustainable approach to crop protection. This review also highlights the potential risks in expanding the use of NPs in agriculture, urging more studies to explore these technologies as a sustainable approach to managing crops in a changing climate.},
}

*Climate Change
*Nanoparticles/chemistry
*Stress, Physiological
Crops, Agricultural
Plant Diseases/prevention & control
Disease Resistance
Chitosan
*Plants

@article {pmid40239496,
year = {2025},
author = {Shacheri, F and Czuba, JA and Perkins, MA},
title = {Isolating the compounding effects of dam hydropeaking and climate change on freshwater mussel recruitment.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {977},
number = {},
pages = {179390},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179390},
pmid = {40239496},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Dam hydropeaking events, which are short-term variations in river flow because of turning turbines on and off to satisfy the sub-daily energy demand, affect riverine ecosystems. Our study area is the mostly forested Dan River in North Carolina where upstream dam operations affect streamflow and where the endangered James spinymussel (Parvaspina collina, JSM) has declined over time; conditions characteristic of many rivers. Wildlife managers across the Eastern U.S., and in North Carolina specifically, are seeking actionable knowledge to improve habitat conditions for freshwater mussels. Here, water is a key societal resource for power generation, but a risk factor during certain time periods of a freshwater mussel's life cycle. This study evaluates the relative contribution of hydropeaking and climate change in affecting freshwater mussel populations, in general, and freshwater mussel recruitment, specifically. We isolated hydropeaking events and calculated various hydrological metrics from the hydrograph (15-min interval) between 2001 and 2022 of the regulated Dan River and compared them to those from the adjacent unregulated Mayo River. Our major finding is that low-flow events, which are decreasing in part due to climate change, are important for freshwater mussel recruitment, and these low flows are being disrupted by dam releases, which are occurring more frequently, that together are correlated with a decrease in the JSM population in the Dan River. This study provides actionable knowledge for decision-makers and river managers to promote sustainable coexistence of human needs (e.g., hydropower generation) and ecological conservation.},
}

@article {pmid40239306,
year = {2025},
author = {Fanzo, J and Carducci, B and Louis-Jean, J and Herrero, M and Karl, K and Rosenzweig, C},
title = {Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, Food Security, and Nutrition: Evolving Relationships and Critical Challenges.},
journal = {Annual review of nutrition},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1146/annurev-nutr-111324-111252},
pmid = {40239306},
issn = {1545-4312},
abstract = {Climate change, also known as global warming, poses significant challenges for both the planet and humanity. With further warming, every region across the world is projected to increasingly experience concurrent and multiple changes in climate, compounding overall risk. Long-term climate change and near-term extreme weather events have multiple negative effects on food security, diets, and nutrition via complex, multidirectional pathways through food, health, water, and social protection systems. However, measuring climate-attributable malnutrition impacts, especially among the most vulnerable populations, remains challenging. Changes in climate across a range of geographies have been modeled, projected, and observed showing detrimental associations with dietary and nutrition outcomes, particularly undernutrition. Many of these undernourished populations are climate vulnerable due to a variety of determinants challenging their ability to adapt to impending risks. While nutrition integration within climate adaptation plans have lagged, there is momentum for robust collaboration between climate and nutrition communities to fill data gaps that are critical for joint decision-making.},
}

@article {pmid40238752,
year = {2025},
author = {Nasab, FK and Zeraatkar, A},
title = {Assessing the impact of global warming on the distributions of Allium stipitatum and Kelussia odoratissima in the Central Zagros using a MaxEnt model.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0321167},
pmid = {40238752},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Global Warming ; *Allium/physiology/growth & development ; Climate Change ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Global warming is an undeniable fact occurring in different parts of the world. Climate changes can have irreversible effects on plant communities, particularly on endemic and endangered species. Therefore, it is important to predict the impact of climate change on the distribution of these species to help protect them. This study utilized the MaxEnt model to forecast the impact of climate change on the distributions of two medicinal, edible, and aromatic species, Kelussia odoratissima and Allium stipitatum, in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. The study used the CCSM4 general circulation model along with two climate scenarios, RCP2.6 and RCP8.5, for the 2050s and 2070s to predict the potential impact of climate change on the distribution of the species studied. The research findings indicated that the model performed effectively for prediction (AUC≥0.9). The primary environmental variables influencing species distribution were found to be isothermality (Bio3), soil organic carbon, and pH for A. stipitatum, and soil organic carbon, precipitation seasonality (Bio15), and precipitation of the wettest month (Bio13) for K. odoratissima. The findings suggest that the distribution of the studied species is expected to decline in the 2050s and 2070s due to climate change, under both the RCP2.6 and RCP8.5 climate scenarios. The research indicates that climate change is likely to have a significantly negative effect on the habitats of these species, leading to important ecological and socio-economic impacts. Therefore, our study emphasizes the urgent need for conservation efforts to prevent their extinction and protect their habitats.},
}

*Global Warming
*Allium/physiology/growth & development
Climate Change
Models, Theoretical

@article {pmid40238549,
year = {2025},
author = {Sack, TL and Thiravialingam, AR and Zubizarreta, CS and Felix, R and Kanazeh, R and Lachica, I and Hernandez Cuesta, E and Martin, A and Anderson, F and Holder, C},
title = {Heat Illness and Extreme Weather Health Literacy: Communication Preferences and Effectiveness for Patients Living in Climate-Change-Vulnerable Communities.},
journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health},
volume = {22},
number = {3},
pages = {},
pmid = {40238549},
issn = {1660-4601},
support = {No Grant Number provided//The Miami Foundation/ ; No grant number provided//The Miami Foundation/ ; },
mesh = {Humans ; *Health Literacy ; Adult ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Female ; *Climate Change ; *Heat Stress Disorders ; *Communication ; Aged ; Weather ; *Patient Education as Topic/methods ; Young Adult ; Patient Preference ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vulnerable Populations ; },
abstract = {Health professionals are trusted information sources and could be valuable for improving climate change health literacy. Few studies address teaching patients about health risks associated with climate change, and no studies have focused on the medical office waiting room as a teaching site for populations from heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. We gave adult patients in primary care office waiting rooms printed teaching materials about heat-related illnesses. We asked them to read these at home and then complete an online confidential survey concerning their preferences among teaching methods and their preferences for communication during health emergencies. Ninety-one surveys were received from patients residing in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. Patients liked receiving information in waiting rooms. Printed brochures were favored statistically by patients, but other teaching methods that are feasible for waiting rooms also rated well, including single-page printed fliers, posters, and video screens. Digital options were far less favored. We conclude that printed teaching materials may improve decisions that impact human health. The medical office waiting room appears to be an accepted, time-efficient, and effective site to communicate knowledge on climate change and health. Additionally, medical offices could play a role supporting government agencies to communicate with patients during weather-related health emergencies.},
}

Humans
*Health Literacy
Adult
Male
Middle Aged
Female
*Climate Change
*Heat Stress Disorders
*Communication
Aged
Weather
*Patient Education as Topic/methods
Young Adult
Patient Preference
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vulnerable Populations

@article {pmid40235634,
year = {2024},
author = {Eilam, E},
title = {Considering the role of behaviors in sustainability and climate change education.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {15},
number = {},
pages = {1394326},
pmid = {40235634},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {At the heart of sustainability and climate change education discourse is the notion of student behavioral change, as an emphasized goal. The central positioning of behavior modification raises moral and ethical concerns, as well as concerns regarding the impacts on student well-being. In addressing these issues, this conceptual paper interrogates the role ascribed to student behavior in sustainability education and climate change education. Multiple lenses are applied to critique the behavioral modification approach. Finally, it is proposed to reframe the role of behavior and to conceptualize behavior as forming part of ethics education, where the focus shifts from assigning behavior an instrumental role to conceptualizing its intrinsic educational value.},
}

@article {pmid40233649,
year = {2025},
author = {Reis, J and Öztürk, Ş and Ayta, S and Tulek, Z and Siva, A and Can, G and Spencer, PS},
title = {Corrigendum to "Health challenges of climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region, with a focus on Türkiye. An environmental neurological and brain health perspective of article" [Journal of the Neurological Sciences, Vol 470 (2025), 123423].},
journal = {Journal of the neurological sciences},
volume = {473},
number = {},
pages = {123494},
doi = {10.1016/j.jns.2025.123494},
pmid = {40233649},
issn = {1878-5883},
}

@article {pmid40232974,
year = {2025},
author = {Editors, T},
title = {There Are No Climate Havens: Special regions or areas people can move to that are untouched by climate change do not exist.},
journal = {Scientific American},
volume = {332},
number = {5},
pages = {76},
doi = {10.1038/scientificamerican052025-3tG5xBu5IbE8XBawDNt8Ay},
pmid = {40232974},
issn = {0036-8733},
}

@article {pmid40231938,
year = {2025},
author = {},
title = {Correction to: Dryland microbiomes reveal community adaptations to desertification and climate change.},
journal = {The ISME journal},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/ismejo/wraf060},
pmid = {40231938},
issn = {1751-7370},
}

@article {pmid40230865,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, L and Wang, P and Xie, GL and Wang, WK},
title = {Assessing the Potential Distribution of Pseudoechthistatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China Under Climate Change Using Species Distribution Models.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71303},
pmid = {40230865},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change will lead to changes in biological ecosystems, which may affect the geographic distribution of Pseudoechthistatus and thus alter the extent and spatial pattern of its habitat. Pseudoechthistatus plays an important role in biodiversity and has significant ecological value. This study utilized an optimized MaxEnt model to predict the predicted distribution of Pseudoechthistatus in China for the current and future (2050s and 2070s). The results show that the MaxEnt model has high prediction accuracy with AUC values higher than 0.97 for both training and testing. The most influential factors contributing to the distribution of Pseudoechthistatus were temperature seasonality (Bio4) and isothermality (Bio3), accounting for 38.8% and 28.2%, respectively. Furthermore, southern China remains a region of high suitability for Pseudoechthistatus species diversity. However, the Beijing climate center climate system model (BCC-CSM2-MR) predicts a decrease in suitable areas for Pseudoechthistatus, while the model for interdisciplinary research on climate (MIROC6) predicts an increase in medium and low suitable areas for Pseudoechthistatus. Additionally, future climate change will significantly alter its distribution pattern, with Pseudoechthistatus predicted to decrease its suitable area by 6.64%-28.01% under the BCC-CSM2-MR model and increase its suitable area by 6.14%-18.61% under the MIROC6 model. The results show that the MaxEnt model can improve the understanding of the geographical distribution of Pseudoechthistatus in the context of climate change and provide a scientific basis for the identification of potentially suitable habitats and the development of stable suitable areas for conservation.},
}

@article {pmid40230149,
year = {2025},
author = {Kang, LF and Zhao, RF and Lu, HT and Liu, FS and Yang, LQ and Ren, XT},
title = {[Quantitative Identification of Impact of Climate Change and Anthropogenic Activities on the Ecological Quality of Vegetation in the Shiyang River Basin over Past 20 Years].},
journal = {Huan jing ke xue= Huanjing kexue},
volume = {46},
number = {4},
pages = {2439-2449},
doi = {10.13227/j.hjkx.202404129},
pmid = {40230149},
issn = {0250-3301},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Rivers ; China ; *Ecosystem ; *Environmental Monitoring/methods ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; *Human Activities ; *Plant Development ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; *Plants ; },
abstract = {Climate change and a series of anthropogenic activities have caused significant changes in vegetation. Quantitative identification of the relative contributions of climate change and anthropogenic activities to the interannual changes in vegetation ecological quality in the Shiyang River Basin is of great value for coping with future climatic challenges and implementing ecological protection measures in the Shiyang River Basin. Based on vegetation ecological quality （EQI）, combined with multi-source remote sensing data, this study utilized slope trend analysis, partial correlation analysis, and residual analysis to analyze the spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation ecological quality change and the partial correlation relationship with climate factors in the Shiyang River Basin and explored the relative contribution of climate change and anthropogenic activities to EQI trend change. The results showed that： ① EQI in the Shiyang River Basin increased steadily from 2002 to 2021, and the growth rate of EQI in the mountain area and oasis was significantly higher than that in the desert area. From southwest to northeast, the distribution pattern increased first and then decreased, and the regions with a faster increase in EQI were distributed around the oasis edge. ② Both temperature and precipitation in the Shiyang River Basin increased during the recent 20 years, and the positive effect of precipitation factor on vegetation greening was greater than that of temperature. ③ Climate change and anthropogenic activities contributed 33% and 67%, respectively, to the increase of EQI in the Shiyang River Basin in the past 20 years, and the positive impact of anthropogenic activities on vegetation ecological quality was continuously strengthened. The research results provide important reference for the formulation of vegetation ecological protection and management policies in the Shiyang River basin.},
}

*Climate Change
Rivers
China
*Ecosystem
*Environmental Monitoring/methods
*Anthropogenic Effects
*Human Activities
*Plant Development
Conservation of Natural Resources
*Plants

@article {pmid40228471,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, J and Cong, RG},
title = {Designing an effective incentive scheme for climate change mitigation in energy forests.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {381},
number = {},
pages = {125316},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125316},
pmid = {40228471},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Energy forests play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and biodiesel production, offering significant potential for mitigating climate change while enhancing energy security. However, current payment schemes are inefficient due to short durations and failure to consider the heterogeneity among private forest owners, leading to suboptimal budget utilisation. This study introduces an innovative "carrot and stick" incentive scheme that integrates subsidies and taxation within a unified framework. By incorporating the social carbon price concept and a principal-agent mechanism into the Land Expectation Value model, the proposed scheme incentivises private forest owners to optimize carbon reductions by accounting for soil quality. Soil quality influences timber yield-contributing to carbon storage in wood biomass-and seed yield, which reduces carbon emissions by substituting diesel with biodiesel. An empirical analysis of Pistacia chinensis forests demonstrates that the proposed scheme can extend optimal rotation ages, especially for forests on low-quality soil. Tailored subsidies that reflect forest heterogeneity further prolong rotation ages, albeit at the cost of government payments in information rents. Meanwhile, taxation ensures alignment between sustainable forest management, biodiesel utilisation, and carbon neutrality objectives. This approach offers actionable insights for policymakers in designing future incentive schemes that promote sustainable forest management and enhance the contribution of forests to climate change mitigation.},
}

@article {pmid40228120,
year = {2025},
author = {Marcos, M and Amores, A and Agulles, M and Robson, J and Feng, X},
title = {Global warming drives a threefold increase in persistence and 1 [°]C rise in intensity of marine heatwaves.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {16},
pages = {e2413505122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2413505122},
pmid = {40228120},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {CNS2022-135532//MEC | Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)/ ; PID2021-124085OB-I00//MEC | Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)/ ; NE/W004984/1//UKRI | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; NE/T013516/1//UKRI | Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)/ ; },
abstract = {Marine heatwaves are extreme climatic events consisting of persistent periods of warm ocean waters that have profound impacts on marine life. These episodes are becoming more intense, longer, and more frequent in response to anthropogenic global warming. Here, we provide a comprehensive and quantitative assessment on the role of global warming on marine heatwaves. To do so, we construct a counterfactual version of observed global sea surface temperatures since 1940, corresponding to a stationary climate without the effect of long-term increasing global temperatures, and use it to calculate the contribution of global air temperature rise on the intensity and persistence of marine heatwaves. We determine that global warming is responsible for nearly half of these extreme events and that, on a global average, it has led to a three-fold increase in the number of days per year that the oceans experience extreme surface heat conditions. We also show that global warming is responsible for an increase of 1 [°]C in the maximum intensity of the events. Our findings highlight the detrimental role that human-induced global warming plays on marine heatwaves. This study supports the need for mitigation and adaptation strategies to address these threats to marine ecosystems.},
}

@article {pmid40226957,
year = {2025},
author = {Machado, J and da Silva, MN and Vasconcelos, MW and Santos, CS},
title = {The Impact Of Climate Change-Induced Abiotic Stresses on the Nutritional Quality of Legume Seeds.},
journal = {Journal of experimental botany},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1093/jxb/eraf085},
pmid = {40226957},
issn = {1460-2431},
abstract = {Legumes are integral to agricultural sustainability, offering multifaceted benefits ranging from enhanced yields to companion crops to improved soil health. Despite their recognized advantages, challenges such as technological lock-ins, limited breeding resources, and adverse environmental conditions pose threats to their cultivation. Herein, the complex interaction between climate change stressors - specifically drought, high temperatures, and elevated CO2 levels - and their individual and combined impacts on the nutritional quality of legumes will be discussed. This topic has not been reviewed very often for multiple legume crops, despite its importance under climate change. This review critically examines the impact of environmental stresses on the nutritional quality of legume seeds and explores the underlying regulatory mechanisms, encompassing protein, amino acids, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, and bioactive compounds. Key insights indicate a general need to shift legume cultivation practices, and the necessity of field studies beyond controlled environments for results that are more readily translated to the target population of environments for legume cultivation.},
}

@article {pmid40226811,
year = {2025},
author = {Woywodt, A and Kuruvilla, R and Stoneman, S},
title = {Climate change and continued professional development (CPD): Is it time for all CPD diaries to include carbon footprint estimates?.},
journal = {Future healthcare journal},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {100242},
pmid = {40226811},
issn = {2514-6645},
abstract = {The triple threat of changing climate, loss of biodiversity and pollution poses a significant challenge to our patients and the planet, and healthcare contributes to all three elements of the threat. The carbon footprint of continued professional development (CPD) is increasingly recognised, although a cognitive dissonance exists whereby climate change is acknowledged but air travel to conferences continues unabated. A CO2 allowance for CPD activities has been suggested previously. We suggest that CO2 footprint estimates could be incorporated into existing CPD diaries as a step towards visualising the environmental impact of CPD. Electronic CPD diaries are already widely used and typically contain dates and locations for CPD activities. It would be relatively easy and inexpensive to add an estimate of CO2 footprint to these diaries. Such an approach would initiate reflection, promote insight and help facilitate behavioural change. We call on institutions involved in CPD licensing, administration and documentation to trial this approach and share their experience.},
}

@article {pmid40226359,
year = {2025},
author = {Schlatter, L and Kumar, M and Kumar, P},
title = {Climate Change and Mental Health Nexus in National Climate Policy-Gaps and Challenges.},
journal = {Annals of global health},
volume = {91},
number = {1},
pages = {19},
pmid = {40226359},
issn = {2214-9996},
mesh = {Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Mental Health ; *Mental Disorders ; *Health Policy ; Global Health ; },
abstract = {Background: Climate change is increasingly recognized as a driver of mental health disorders, exacerbating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. However, climate policies rarely address mental health considerations. Objective: This study investigates the extent to which mental health is incorporated into national climate adaptation policies, specifically Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), from countries classified as high or very high risk according to the INFORM index. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review and policy analysis of NDCs from 38 high-risk countries. A keyword-based approach was used to assess the frequency and depth of mental health references in climate policies. Findings: Only 8 of 38 countries explicitly referenced mental health in their NDCs. Most policies prioritized physical health, with little attention given to the psychological impacts of climate-related disasters. Vulnerable populations, including children, women, and individuals with preexisting mental health conditions, remain largely unaddressed in these national policies. Conclusions: There is a significant gap in the integration of mental health impact and interventional indicators within climate change policies. Greater investment in interdisciplinary research and policy reforms are needed to ensure climate adaptation strategies address both physical and mental health concerns.},
}

Humans
*Climate Change
*Mental Health
*Mental Disorders
*Health Policy
Global Health

@article {pmid40223137,
year = {2025},
author = {Salmanpour, F and Shakoori, Z and Rahbarizadeh, A and Kia, M and Kord, H and Eshaghi, R and Valizadeh, P and Tizrouyan, M and Salmanpour, M and Naeimaei, R},
title = {Climate change impacts on altitudinal movements of society large mammals in the Alborz.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {12735},
pmid = {40223137},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Altitude ; *Animal Migration/physiology ; Seasons ; Temperature ; Deer/physiology ; Ecosystem ; Goats/physiology ; Biodiversity ; *Mammals/physiology ; Sus scrofa/physiology ; },
abstract = {This study examines the impact of climate change on the altitudinal movement patterns and number of individuals of four large mammal species within the Central Alborz Protected Area (CAPA) region of the Alborz Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot, over a 23-year period (1999 to 2022). During the warm season (May 25-September 29), temperatures were reported to have increased by 2-2.5 °C, while relative humidity was observed to have decreased by 4-4.5%. Compared to the past two decades (2000-2022), Caspian red deer were observed to initiate their annual high-altitude migrations 15-20 days earlier, with the number of individuals in the summer range increasing more than threefold. Wild goats also migrated earlier, with peak arrivals increasing from 20-36 (1999-2003) to 36-57 (2018-2022) between May 25 and May 31, highlighting temperature as the primary driver of herbivore movement. In contrast, brown bears exhibited more subtle altitudinal movement, likely influenced by both temperature and humidity. Wild boars, with an approximate 40% increase in the number of individuals, tended to return to lower elevations earlier than in previous years (1999-2003). These patterns highlight the role of climate as a significant regulator of movement ecology, influencing high-altitude habitat use. However, human-induced barriers, such as roads and settlements, present additional threats to these seasonal migrations. This underscores the urgent need for adaptive management strategies, including the protection of movement corridors, the expansion of core zones, and enhanced community engagement, to support the resilience of these species under changing climatic conditions.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Altitude
*Animal Migration/physiology
Seasons
Temperature
Deer/physiology
Ecosystem
Goats/physiology
Biodiversity
*Mammals/physiology
Sus scrofa/physiology

@article {pmid40223125,
year = {2025},
author = {Di Bartolomeo, F and Ligresti, R and Pettenuzzo, S and Bini, T and Tincati, C and Marchetti, GC},
title = {Shewanella putrefaciens, an emerging foe from climate change: a case report.},
journal = {Journal of medical case reports},
volume = {19},
number = {1},
pages = {105},
pmid = {40223125},
issn = {1752-1947},
mesh = {Humans ; Female ; *Shewanella putrefaciens/isolation & purification ; Aged ; *Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/drug therapy/microbiology/diagnosis ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; *Climate Change ; Ciprofloxacin/therapeutic use ; *Soft Tissue Infections/microbiology/drug therapy ; Spain ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Shewanella putrefaciens is a Gram negative, facultatively anerobic bacterium commonly found in aquatic environments and is associated with decomposing organic matter. Although typically nonpathogenic, it has been recognized as an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing rare infections in humans, particularly immunocompromised individuals or those with underlying health conditions.

CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a 74-year-old white Italian female who developed a soft tissue infection after sustaining a leg injury and subsequently bathing in the coastal waters of Valencia, Spain. Despite initial treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid and wound debridement, the infection persisted. Microbiological analysis revealed the presence of Shewanella putrefaciens and Bacteroides fragilis. The patient required a second-line antibiotic regimen with ciprofloxacin, which successfully resolved the infection, although the patient experienced chronic ankle edema owing to underlying lymphatic insufficiency.

CONCLUSION: This case underscores several critical considerations: the emerging pathogenic potential of S. putrefaciens, the implications of environmental antibiotic resistance, and the increased risk of such infections in the context of global warming and rising sea temperatures. With climate change contributing to warmer aquatic environments, the proliferation of marine bacteria, such as S. putrefaciens, may lead to a growing number of opportunistic infections, emphasizing the need for vigilance in both clinical and environmental health settings.},
}

Humans
Female
*Shewanella putrefaciens/isolation & purification
Aged
*Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/drug therapy/microbiology/diagnosis
Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use
*Climate Change
Ciprofloxacin/therapeutic use
*Soft Tissue Infections/microbiology/drug therapy
Spain

@article {pmid40221938,
year = {2025},
author = {Estrada, F and Tol, RSJ and Botzen, W},
title = {Economic consequences of spatial variation and temporal variability of climate change.},
journal = {Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/nyas.15335},
pmid = {40221938},
issn = {1749-6632},
abstract = {Damage functions in integrated assessment models (IAMs) map changes in climate to economic impacts and are central to estimating the social cost of carbon (SCC). However, these functions assume no spatial variation (Svar) and temporal variability (Tvar) in climate changes, potentially biasing estimates and policy advice. While the effects of Tvar have been studied, those of Svar and their interactions with Tvar have not. Here, we allow for Tvar, Svar, and seasonality of damages and show that ignoring these factors significantly biases loss and SCC estimates. Under a high emissions scenario, losses are underestimated by 17-45%, representing US$1.9-US$9.7 trillion by 2050 and US$19-US$70 trillion by 2100 (17-35%). The present value of losses over this century exceeds previous estimates by US$38-US$222 trillion, representing 37-218% of 2020 global gross domestic product (GDP). The present value of losses including climate variability represents about 1.2-11.7% of the present value of global GDP over 2020-2100. The SCC increases by US$20/tCO2, reaching US$106/tCO2. There is large sectoral and regional heterogeneity regarding losses and SCC, with India, Africa, and China accounting for 50% of global SCC, and health and other markets contributing 40%. A more complete climate description than global mean temperature is needed in IAMs to adequately estimate climate change costs.},
}

@article {pmid40221918,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, B and Tian, X and Stranks, SD and You, F},
title = {Transitioning Photovoltaics to All-Perovskite Tandems Reduces 2050 Climate Change Impacts of PV Sector by 16.},
journal = {Environmental science & technology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1021/acs.est.5c00121},
pmid = {40221918},
issn = {1520-5851},
abstract = {Solar photovoltaics (PVs) are projected to supply up to 79% of global electricity by 2050. The mass production of energy-intensive silicon PV may lead to significant environmental impacts and material demands. Adopting metal halide perovskite tandem PV can further enhance the sustainability of the PV sector due to their potentially higher efficiency yet lower fabrication emissions than silicon PV. Here, we assess the climate and material demand impacts of perovskite tandem deployment on global and regional PV sectors from 2030 to 2050. In addition to the deployment of perovskite tandem into the silicon-dominated PV sector, we consider the fast, slow, and no transitions from perovskite-silicon tandem as a stepping stone to the final all-perovskite tandem PV. The transition can reduce up to 0.43 Mt tin requirement and 16.2% of cumulative carbon emissions from the PV fabrication process. Even without all-perovskite deployment, perovskite-silicon PV can still generate up to a 10.8% cumulative carbon reduction compared to silicon PV scenarios. Besides, the deployment of perovskite tandem systems can reduce energy costs by up to 21.2%, achieving a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) as low as 3.66 cents/kWh. Achieving these results requires replacing resource-limiting components, such as substituting indium-tin-oxide with fluorinated-tin-oxide analogs.},
}

@article {pmid40221430,
year = {2025},
author = {Ferrer Obiol, J and Bounas, A and Brambilla, M and Lombardo, G and Secomandi, S and Paris, JR and Iannucci, A and Whiting, JR and Formenti, G and Bonisoli-Alquati, A and Ficetola, GF and Galimberti, A and Balacco, J and Batbayar, N and Bragin, AE and Caprioli, M and Catry, I and Cecere, JG and Davaasuren, B and De Pascalis, F and Efrat, R and Erciyas-Yavuz, K and Gameiro, J and Gradev, G and Haase, B and Katzner, TE and Mountcastle, J and Mikulic, K and Morganti, M and Pârâu, LG and Rodríguez, A and Sarà, M and Toli, EA and Tsiopelas, N and Ciofi, C and Gianfranceschi, L and Jarvis, ED and Olivieri, A and Sotiropoulos, K and Wink, M and Trucchi, E and Torroni, A and Rubolini, D},
title = {Evolutionarily distinct lineages of a migratory bird of prey show divergent responses to climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3503},
pmid = {40221430},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {LIFE17 NAT/IT/000586//EC | LIFE programme (LIFE)/ ; },
mesh = {Animals ; *Climate Change ; *Animal Migration/physiology ; *Biological Evolution ; *Falconiformes/genetics/physiology/classification ; Phylogeny ; Genetic Variation ; Europe ; },
abstract = {Accurately predicting species' responses to anthropogenic climate change is hampered by limited knowledge of their spatiotemporal ecological and evolutionary dynamics. We combine landscape genomics, demographic reconstructions, and species distribution models to assess the eco-evolutionary responses to past climate fluctuations and to future climate of an Afro-Palaearctic migratory raptor, the lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni). We uncover two evolutionarily and ecologically distinct lineages (European and Asian), whose demographic history, evolutionary divergence, and historical distribution range were profoundly shaped by past climatic fluctuations. Using future climate projections, we find that the Asian lineage is at higher risk of range contraction, increased migration distance, climate maladaptation, and consequently greater extinction risk than the European lineage. Our results emphasise the importance of providing historical context as a baseline for understanding species' responses to contemporary climate change, and illustrate how incorporating intraspecific genetic variation improves the ecological realism of climate change vulnerability assessments.},
}

Animals
*Climate Change
*Animal Migration/physiology
*Biological Evolution
*Falconiformes/genetics/physiology/classification
Phylogeny
Genetic Variation
Europe

@article {pmid40219205,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, Y and Guan, BQ and Chen, R and Yi, R and Jiang, XL and Xie, KQ},
title = {Investigating the Distribution Dynamics of the Camellia Subgenus Camellia in China and Providing Insights into Camellia Resources Management Under Future Climate Change.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40219205},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {21A0158//Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department/ ; },
abstract = {Rapid climate change has significantly impacted species distribution patterns, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of dominant tree dynamics for effective forest resource management and utilization. The Camellia subgenus Camellia, a widely distributed taxon in subtropical China, represents an ecologically and economically important group of woody plants valued for both oil production and ornamental purposes. In this study, we employed the BIOMOD2 ensemble modeling framework to investigate the spatial distribution patterns and range dynamics of the subgenus Camellia under projected climate change scenarios. Our analysis incorporated 1455 georeferenced occurrence records from 15 species, following the filtering of duplicate points, along with seven bioclimatic variables selected after highly correlated factors were eliminated. The ensemble model, which integrates six single species distribution models, demonstrated robust predictive performance, with mean true skil l statistic (TSS) and area under curve (AUC) values exceeding 0.8. Our results identified precipitation of the coldest quarter (Bio19) and temperature seasonality (Bio4) as the primary determinants influencing species distribution patterns. The center of species richness for the subgenus Camellia was located in the Nanling Mountains and eastern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The projections indicate an overall expansion of suitable habitats for the subgenus under future climate conditions, with notable scenario-dependent variations: distribution hotspots are predicted to increase by 8.86% under the SSP126 scenario but experience a 2.53% reduction under the SSP585 scenario. Furthermore, a westward shift in the distribution centroid is anticipated. To ensure long-term conservation of Camellia genetic resources, we recommend establishing a germplasm conservation center in the Nanling Mountains region, which represents a critical biodiversity hotspot for this taxon.},
}

@article {pmid40219093,
year = {2025},
author = {Qaderi, MM and Evans, CC and Spicer, MD},
title = {Plant Nitrogen Assimilation: A Climate Change Perspective.},
journal = {Plants (Basel, Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {7},
pages = {},
pmid = {40219093},
issn = {2223-7747},
support = {N/A//Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada/ ; },
abstract = {Of all the essential macronutrients necessary for plant growth and development, nitrogen is required in the greatest amounts. Nitrogen is a key component of important biomolecules like proteins and has high nutritive importance for humans and other animals. Climate change factors, such as increasing levels of carbon dioxide, increasing temperatures, and increasing watering regime, directly or indirectly influence plant nitrogen uptake and assimilation dynamics. The impacts of these stressors can directly threaten our primary source of nitrogen as obtained from the soil by plants. In this review, we discuss how climate change factors can influence nitrogen uptake and assimilation in cultivated plants. We examine the effects of these factors alone and in combination with species of both C3 and C4 plants. Elevated carbon dioxide, e[CO2], causes the dilution of nitrogen in tissues of non-leguminous C3 and C4 plants but can increase nitrogen in legumes. The impact of high-temperature (HT) stress varies depending on whether a species is leguminous or not. Water stress (WS) tends to result in a decrease in nitrogen assimilation. Under some, though not all, conditions, e[CO2] can have a buffering effect against the detrimental impacts of other climate change stressors, having an ameliorating effect on the adverse impacts of HT or WS. Together, HT and WS are seen to cause significant reductions in biomass production and nitrogen uptake in non-leguminous C3 and C4 crops. With a steadily rising population and rapidly changing climate, consideration must be given to the morphological and physiological effects that climate change will have on future crop health and nutritional quality of N.},
}

@article {pmid40216855,
year = {2025},
author = {Novielli, P and Magarelli, M and Romano, D and Di Bitonto, P and Stellacci, AM and Monaco, A and Amoroso, N and Bellotti, R and Tangaro, S},
title = {Leveraging explainable AI to predict soil respiration sensitivity and its drivers for climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {12527},
pmid = {40216855},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Soil/chemistry ; *Soil Microbiology ; *Climate Change ; Carbon Dioxide/analysis/metabolism ; Machine Learning ; *Artificial Intelligence ; Global Warming ; Temperature ; },
abstract = {Global warming is one of the most pressing and critical problems facing the world today. It is mainly caused by the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide (CO2). Understanding how soils respond to rising temperatures is critical for predicting carbon release and informing climate mitigation strategies. Q10, a measure of soil microbial respiration, quantifies the increase in CO2 release caused by a [Formula: see text] Celsius rise in temperature, serving as a key indicator of this sensitivity. However, predicting Q10 across diverse soil types remains a challenge, especially when considering the complex interactions between biochemical, microbiome, and environmental factors. In this study, we applied explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to machine learning models to predict soil respiration sensitivity (Q10) and uncover the key factors driving this process. Using SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) values, we identified glucose-induced soil respiration and the proportion of bacteria positively associated with Q10 as the most influential predictors. Our machine learning models achieved an accuracy of [Formula: see text], precision of [Formula: see text], an AUC-ROC of [Formula: see text], and an AUC-PRC of [Formula: see text], ensuring robust and reliable predictions. By leveraging t-SNE (t-distributed Stochastic Neighbor Embedding) and clustering techniques, we further segmented low Q10 soils into distinct subgroups, identifying soils with a higher probability of transitioning to high Q10 states. Our findings not only highlight the potential of XAI in making model predictions transparent and interpretable, but also provide actionable insights into managing soil carbon release in response to climate change. This research bridges the gap between AI-driven environmental modeling and practical applications in agriculture, offering new directions for targeted soil management and climate resilience strategies.},
}

*Soil/chemistry
*Soil Microbiology
*Climate Change
Carbon Dioxide/analysis/metabolism
Machine Learning
*Artificial Intelligence
Global Warming
Temperature

@article {pmid40215990,
year = {2025},
author = {Furlow, B},
title = {Climate change fuels deadly dust storms worldwide.},
journal = {The Lancet. Respiratory medicine},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1016/S2213-2600(25)00123-7},
pmid = {40215990},
issn = {2213-2619},
}

@article {pmid40215464,
year = {2025},
author = {Bowen, CD and Coscia, KA and Aadnes, MG and Summersill, AR and Barnes, ME},
title = {Undergraduate Biology Students' Climate Change Communication Experiences Indicate a Need for Discipline-Based Education Research on Science Communication Education about Culturally Controversial Science Topics.},
journal = {CBE life sciences education},
volume = {24},
number = {2},
pages = {ar24},
doi = {10.1187/cbe.23-07-0134},
pmid = {40215464},
issn = {1931-7913},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Communication ; Humans ; *Students ; *Biology/education ; *Science/education ; Universities ; Female ; *Research ; Male ; *Culture ; },
abstract = {Science communication is a key skill for undergraduates, but little research explores how biology students communicate about societally important, yet controversial topics like climate change. In this study, we explored whether and how biology students took on the role of science communicators about climate change. We surveyed 191 biology students at 38 universities about their climate change communication frequency and preparedness. We interviewed 25 of the survey participants about their experiences communicating about climate change and their needs when learning about climate change communication. We found that students were communicating about climate change and felt confident discussing the causes and effects of climate change, but they were less confident discussing the solutions to climate change. Students tended to "preach to the choir" by mostly communicating with those who already accepted climate change and avoiding interacting with others who disagreed with them about climate change. Students described a lack of science communication training but had a desire to be taught effective communication skills. Our interviews indicate that if these students felt more prepared to communicate, it may make them more willing to discuss climate change and particularly with people who have different views from them.},
}

*Climate Change
*Communication
Humans
*Students
*Biology/education
*Science/education
Universities
Female
*Research
Male
*Culture

@article {pmid40212950,
year = {2024},
author = {Jones, JL and Berube, DM and Cuchiara, M and Grieger, K and Hubal, EAC and Karikó, SJ and Strader, P and Theriault, Y},
title = {Positioning nanotechnology to address climate change.},
journal = {Environment systems & decisions},
volume = {44},
number = {},
pages = {1039-1053},
pmid = {40212950},
issn = {2194-5411},
support = {EPA999999/ImEPA/Intramural EPA/United States ; },
abstract = {One of society's most pressing challenges in the twenty-first century is that of climate change. In fact, climate change is seen as the most defining issue of our time as we are witness to an anthropogenic perturbation in geology and earth sciences of global scale. To move forward in this new era, solutions will be sought to both mitigate the effects of climate change (e.g., reduce greenhouse gasses) as well as adapt and build resilience (e.g., improve infrastructure and agriculture to resist damage from extreme weather or floods). The immediacy of the needed solutions dictates that the response must use the full force of society's current knowledge base, science, technology, and innovation. Nanotechnology, an enabling technology that has matured over the past few decades and now considered for general-purpose and mass use, is ideal for addressing climate change and its impacts. To position nanotechnology to address such complex challenges, this Perspective integrates collective insights from a broad range of viewpoints and presents recommendations for how research can be motivated and scoped, organized, and implemented to achieve beneficial outcomes and innovations in the most efficient ways. While this Perspective was created with a focus on the research landscape within the United States, the findings are also relevant in other international contexts. Research that can effectively advance nanotechnology solutions will be use-inspired basic research, incorporate systems-level thinking, apply a convergence research approach, engage stakeholders, and require advanced nanotechnology infrastructure. By illuminating this compelling and complex research topic, this Perspective aims to direct, inform, and accelerate needed actions in the research community to advance nanotechnology solutions for addressing climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40212925,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, M and Sun, Y and Yang, Y and Zhang, X},
title = {Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activity on the Habitat Distribution of Metasequoia glyptostroboides.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71269},
pmid = {40212925},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Extensive evidence supports that global climate change influences shifts in species habitats due to alterations in hydrothermal conditions; however, neglecting dispersal capacities and limits significantly heightens uncertainties regarding spatial distribution patterns among different organisms. In this study, we compared the spatial distribution of Metasequoia glyptostroboides Hu & W.C. Cheng (M. glyptostroboides) in the current Anthropocene context to that in a climate-only context, providing new insights into the effects of climate change, dispersal potential, and dispersal barriers on the habitat changes for M. glyptostroboides. By utilizing optimized MaxEnt and MigClim models, we predicted Mid-Holocene (MH) conditions and potential colonizable habitats under three emission scenarios (SSP126, SSP245, and SSP585) for both the medium and long term. We also assessed habitat distribution and variation differences in future warm-wet conditions and the Anthropocene context. The results revealed that (1) The Precipitation of driest month (BIO14), Mean diurnal range (Bio2) and human footprint (HFP) are the primary factors influencing the expansion or contraction of the habitats of M. glyptostroboides. Human footprint, farmland, roads, and construction land are the main contributors to habitat loss and fragmentation. (2) Habitats of M. glyptostroboides are expected to experience significant loss in the future. There is potential for recovery in South China under the SSP126 emission scenario, but human activities may hinder this recovery. Moderate human intervention is necessary in regions, such as Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, and Sichuan basins. (3) Due to human influence, the habitat and high-suitability areas for M. glyptostroboides are projected to migrate northeastward. Under the SSP126 scenario, a trend of reverse migration may be observed in the long term. This study minimizes the uncertainty in predicting species distribution under climate change while providing theoretical support for future habitat conservation of M. glyptostroboides.},
}

@article {pmid40212806,
year = {2025},
author = {Muhammad, I and Steinberg, F and Larsen, J and Rucker, RB},
title = {Global warming and obesity: External heat exposure as a modulator of energy balance.},
journal = {FASEB bioAdvances},
volume = {7},
number = {4},
pages = {e1487},
pmid = {40212806},
issn = {2573-9832},
abstract = {In obesity research, the importance of core body temperature (CBT) regulation is often neglected. CBT thermogenic regulation, however, plays a crucial role in heat management through convection, radiation, and conduction processes to remove heat from the body, as well as metabolic processes that sequester heat through lipogenesis. This review emphasizes that even small changes in CBT can significantly impact metabolic events ranging from ATP production to fat deposition. Accordingly, a case is made that physical events, such as external heat exposure, also impact body compositional changes, as do work and metabolic processes. Examples are provided that suggest that independent diet and exercise, where one lives, can have an impact on body composition and obesity. For example, below 35 degrees of the earth's latitude, obesity rates are often 40 percent or greater among adults. However, in regions between 45 and 50 degrees latitude, such as the US-Canadian border, obesity rates are 25%-30%.},
}

@article {pmid40211919,
year = {2025},
author = {Katz, GM and Jain, A and Kokorelias, KM and Stall, NM},
title = {Prioritization of Older Adults in Canadian Climate Change Adaptation Policies: A Policy Document Analysis.},
journal = {Journal of the American Geriatrics Society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/jgs.19471},
pmid = {40211919},
issn = {1532-5415},
support = {//Sinai Health and UHN's Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Research Fund/ ; //University of Toronto Summer Older Adult Research (SOAR) Experience Award/ ; },
}

@article {pmid40210652,
year = {2025},
author = {Gu, X and Jiang, Z and Guan, Y and Luo, M and Li, J and Wang, L and Zhang, X and Kong, D and Wang, L},
title = {Frequent land-ocean transboundary migration of tropical heatwaves under climate change.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3400},
pmid = {40210652},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {2023YFE0103900//Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology)/ ; 2023YFF0807000//Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China (Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology)/ ; U2340230//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 42371041//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; 42461144214//National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China)/ ; },
abstract = {Anthropogenic warming has exacerbated atmospheric heatwaves globally, yet the transboundary migration of heatwaves between land and ocean, along with the anthropogenic influence on this process, remain unclear. Here, we employ a Lagrangian tracking approach to identify and track spatiotemporally contiguous warm-season heatwaves in both reanalyses and simulations. This way, we show that land-ocean transboundary heatwaves, especially in the tropics, exhibit longer persistence, wider areal extent, and greater intensity than those confined to land or ocean. These transboundary migrations are primarily driven by the movement of high-pressure systems (such as the westward extension of subtropical highs) and the propagation of Rossby waves. Associated with increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, the frequency of tropical heatwave migrations has increased over the past four decades, and is projected to accelerate further in the twenty-first century under the high-emissions scenario. Anthropogenically-driven landward migrations are amplified by stronger landward winds that drive heat advection, while oceanward processes are likely intensified by increased land-ocean temperature gradient. These intensified transboundary heatwaves not only accentuate humid heat risks for humans but also threaten ecosystems.},
}

@article {pmid40208995,
year = {2025},
author = {Chandrashekhar, V},
title = {A global warming 'hole' where you'd least expect it.},
journal = {Science (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {388},
number = {6743},
pages = {136},
doi = {10.1126/science.ady0872},
pmid = {40208995},
issn = {1095-9203},
abstract = {India has so far warmed at about half the global average. Scientists aren't sure why.},
}

@article {pmid40208668,
year = {2025},
author = {Skogeng, LP and Blévin, P and Breivik, K and Bustnes, JO and Eulaers, I and Sagerup, K and Krogseth, IS},
title = {Investigating the impact of climate change on PCB-153 exposure in Arctic seabirds with the nested exposure model.},
journal = {Environmental science. Processes & impacts},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1039/d4em00584h},
pmid = {40208668},
issn = {2050-7895},
abstract = {At the same time Arctic ecosystems experiences rapid climate change, at a rate four times faster than the global average, they remain burdened by long-range transported pollution, notably with legacy polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The present study investigates the potential impact of climate change on seabird exposure to PCB-153 using the established Nested Exposure Model (NEM), here expanded with three seabird species, i.e. common eider (Somateria mollissima), black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) and glaucous gull (Larus hyperboreus), as well as the filter feeder blue mussel (Mytulis edulis). The model's performance was evaluated using empirical time trends of the seabird species in Kongsfjorden, Svalbard, and using tissue concentrations from filter feeders along the northern Norwegian coast. NEM successfully replicated empirical PCB-153 concentrations, confirming its ability to simulate PCB-153 bioaccumulation in the studied seabird species within an order of magnitude. Based on global PCB-153 emission estimates, simulations run until the year 2100 predicted seabird blood concentrations 99% lower than in year 2000. Model scenarios with climate change-induced altered dietary composition and lipid dynamics showed to have minimal impact on future PCB-153 exposure, compared to temporal changes in primary emissions of PCB-153. The present study suggests the potential of mechanistic modelling in assessing POP exposure in Arctic seabirds within a multiple stressor context.},
}

@article {pmid40208549,
year = {2025},
author = {O'Keeffe, S and Stein, S and Curran, M and Baumgart, L and Zikeli, S and Siegmund-Schultze, M},
title = {How to square the circle? A conceptual framework synergising strategies for circular agriculture to tackle climate change and enhance overall on-farm sustainability.},
journal = {Ambio},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40208549},
issn = {1654-7209},
support = {771134//Cofund Era-Nets SusCrop/ ; 696356//FACCE ERA-GAS/ ; 862665//ICT-AGRI-FOOD/ ; 696231//SusAn/ ; CRSII5_202300//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; 40B2-0_203539//Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung/ ; },
abstract = {There is an urgent need to change the current extractive and resource-intensive agricultural practices. Adopting circular practices within the agricultural system could provide multiple benefits of slowing global climate change, reducing extractive practices and helping farmers to adapt to a changing climate. However, there are still many barriers for farmers to adopt these desired circular agriculture (CA) practices, among others, a lack of information about on-farm circular practices. There is a need to support farmers in recognising which strategies can increase the circularity of their farm and what this means in terms of their farms' climate neutrality and its long-term sustainability. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to develop a novel conceptual framework to facilitate a broader and integrated understanding of how on-farm CA strategies and practices contribute to the goals of climate change mitigation and on-farm sustainability, thus supporting farmers in transitioning their farms towards greater circularity.},
}

@article {pmid40208366,
year = {2025},
author = {Bano, F and Mishra, H and Kantharajan, G and Kanaujiya, S and Singh, RK and Sarkar, UK},
title = {Unravelling reproductive biology of the striped gourami, Trichogaster fasciata (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) with reference to climate change and implications on breeding phenology in Ganges basin, India.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40208366},
issn = {1432-1254},
support = {PDF/2023/000377//DST-SERB: National Post Doctoral Fellowship/ ; },
abstract = {The present study explores the reproductive characteristics and breeding phenology of striped gourami, Trichogaster fasciata from river Gomti, a tributary of river Ganges, India in relation to eco-climatic variables. The calculated size at sexual maturity (Lm) is approximately 5.2 cm. The hydrological parameters such as temperature, pH and DO were found to be falling between 27-32 ºC, 6.30-6.87 and 2.22-3.81 mg/L, respectively. We found that striped gouramis can reproduce after even less precipitation (< 126 mm) throughout a broad range of temperatures. The reproductive period was initiated when the temperature exceeded 29 ºC and is considered to be favorable as it triggered the spawning which was peaked in July. The climatic data spanning 40 years (1983-2023) showed a gradual increase in average air temperature-maximum of 0.11 °C per year and an annual drop in rainfall by 2.49 mm. However, the results implies that there is a considerably low risk of climate change impact on the breeding phenology of T. fasciata in the near future. The baseline data could be used as a future point of reference for evaluating the effects of climate change on the reproductive ecology from a regional perspective. Further this knowledge is vital for protecting wild fish genetic resources through implementing sustainable management plans within the Ganga basin, which will help mitigate the possible effects of climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40204765,
year = {2025},
author = {Medina, RG and Domínguez, M},
title = {Vulnerability of Gubernatrix cristata to climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and hybridization threats.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {12152},
pmid = {40204765},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; Endangered Species ; Ecosystem ; *Anthropogenic Effects ; Extinction, Biological ; *Hybridization, Genetic ; },
abstract = {Estimating extinction risk is challenging due to insufficient data on current and future threats. This study develops a framework incorporating the impacts of climate change, anthropogenic pressures, and biotic interactions for assessing extinction risks using the endangered Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) as a case study. Using ecological niche modeling (ENM) with occurrences, climate, and land use data, we projected current and future distributions of G. cristata, identifying key constraints for its occurrence. Field validation through a citizen science initiative contributed new presence records, supporting our model's predictions. Currently, 4.50% of cardinal's suitable areas overlap with areas of high anthropic pressures, while 27.04% are in contact with the hybridizing species Diuca diuca. Future projections predict a 60% shift in the cardinal's distribution, exacerbating its vulnerability due to greater overlap with areas of high anthropic pressures and reduced presence in protected areas. We identified key risk areas on the distribution's periphery, vulnerable to geographic range loss and increased interaction with D. diuca due to climate change. Targeted management actions are recommended to mitigate further degradation. This study illustrates the potential of integrating citizen science, ENM, and anthropogenic and biotic pressures to develop conservation strategies, offering a versatile, universally applicable framework crucial for global biodiversity and conservation efforts.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
Conservation of Natural Resources
Endangered Species
Ecosystem
*Anthropogenic Effects
Extinction, Biological
*Hybridization, Genetic

@article {pmid40203095,
year = {2025},
author = {Liang, S and Ziegler, AD and Reich, PB and Zhu, K and Wang, D and Jiang, X and Chen, D and Ciais, P and Zeng, Z},
title = {Climate mitigation potential for targeted forestation after considering climate change, fires, and albedo.},
journal = {Science advances},
volume = {11},
number = {15},
pages = {eadn7915},
pmid = {40203095},
issn = {2375-2548},
abstract = {Afforestation and reforestation, both of which refer to forestation strategies, are widely promoted as key tools to mitigate anthropogenic warming. However, the carbon sequestration potential of these efforts remains uncertain in satellite-based assessments, particularly when accounting for dynamic climate conditions, vegetation-climate feedback, fire-dominated disturbance, and the trade-offs associated with surface albedo changes. Leveraging a coupled Earth system model, we estimated that global forestation mitigates 31.3 to 69.2 Pg Ceq (carbon equivalent) during 2021-2100 under a sustainable shared socioeconomic pathway. Regionally, the highest carbon mitigation potential of forestation concentrates in tropical areas, while mid-high-latitude regions demonstrate higher heterogeneity, highlighting the need for region-specific strategies and further refinement of nature-based mitigation plans. Our findings underscore the importance of considering disturbances and minimizing adverse albedo changes when estimating the carbon mitigation potential of forestation initiatives. We also advocate for the development of consistent, high-resolution maps of suitable areas for targeted forestation, avoiding environmentally sensitive lands and potential conflicts with other human activities.},
}

@article {pmid40202242,
year = {2025},
author = {Ferrante, L and Baccaro, FB and Kaefer, IL and Diele-Viegas, LM and Getirana, A and Haddad, CFB and Schiesari, LC and Fearnside, PM},
title = {Effects of climate change and El Niño anomalies on historical declines, extinctions, and disease emergence in Brazilian amphibians.},
journal = {Conservation biology : the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {e70024},
doi = {10.1111/cobi.70024},
pmid = {40202242},
issn = {1523-1739},
support = {01.02.016301.04319/2023-42//Amazonas State Reasearch Foundation (FAPEAM)/ ; 01.02.016301.02529/2024-87//Amazonas State Reasearch Foundation (FAPEAM)/ ; 2021/10639-5//São Paulo Reasearch Foundation - FAPESP/ ; 2023/06677-4//São Paulo Reasearch Foundation - FAPESP/ ; 311103/2015-4//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)/ ; 406941/2022-0//Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)/ ; FINE/RedeClima01.13.0353-00//Rede Clima/ ; },
abstract = {Amphibian declines, linked to climate change and disease, pose a global challenge, yet their primary drivers remain debated. We investigated the historical decline of Brazilian amphibians by assessing the influence of climate change, extreme weather events, and the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). Our analysis encompassed 90 amphibian species over more than a century (1900-2014). We integrated historical climate data-including El Niño anomalies and Southern Hemisphere temperature records-with documented extreme weather events and amphibian population trends. We used Granger causality tests to assess the potential of various factors to forecast anuran population declines and extinctions in Brazil and structural equation models to evaluate the relationships between the variables of interest. We identified gradual climate change and extreme weather events, particularly El Niño-driven temperature anomalies, as the primary drivers of amphibian population declines in Brazil. The structural equation models supported these findings and showed that climate-driven stressors significantly contribute to population crashes and increase Bd infections. However, Bd infections peaked years after population declines, suggesting that the fungus acts as an opportunistic pathogen rather than a primary driver of amphibian losses in Brazil. These findings challenge the prevailing view that Bd is the main cause of declines, instead highlighting climate anomalies and extreme weather events as the predominant factors.},
}

@article {pmid40202095,
year = {2025},
author = {Šigutová, H and Pyszko, P and Bílková, E and Dolný, A},
title = {Highly Conserved Ecosystems Facing Climate Change: Rapid Shifts in Odonata Assemblages of Central European Bogs.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {4},
pages = {e70183},
pmid = {40202095},
issn = {1365-2486},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Animals ; *Biodiversity ; *Odonata/physiology ; *Wetlands ; Phylogeny ; Europe ; Conservation of Natural Resources ; },
abstract = {Freshwater diversity is declining at an alarming rate worldwide, and climate change is a key driver. However, attributing biological shifts solely to climate warming remains challenging because of confounding anthropogenic stressors. Peatbogs, being highly conserved, strictly protected, and minimally disturbed, offer a unique study system to isolate climate effects. We compared odonate assemblages in 27 Central European raised and transitional bogs between two sets of standardized surveys approximately 20 years apart (1998-2006 and 2020-2024). During this period, the mean annual air temperature has increased by 1.23°C. We tracked species richness, composition, taxonomic diversity, and functional traits (thermal tolerance, conservation value indicators, and selected morphological and life-history traits) and also examined phylogenetic patterns of species turnover. Although species richness remained stable, assemblage composition shifted markedly from cold-adapted, vulnerable bog specialists toward warm-adapted habitat generalists with lower conservation value. Notably, Ponto-Mediterranean species and those with a lower upper elevational limit increased their occupancy. Although the phylogenetic signal across the evolutionary tree of odonates was low, implying that the responses of the species to climate change were independent of their phylogenetic position, we revealed frequent genus-level replacements. These findings reinforce the position of odonates as a model group for detecting climate-driven changes in freshwater communities. Our study has revealed that climate warming alone can trigger profound reorganization of insect communities in inherently stable peatbog habitats. Specific traits linked to vulnerability (e.g., thermal index, red list status) and specialization proved to be promising predictors of future shifts in odonatofauna of temperate peatlands. The pronounced changes documented here may precede irreversible transformations of these unique ecosystems, highlighting the urgency of monitoring bog habitats and maintaining their stability under ongoing global change.},
}

*Climate Change
Animals
*Biodiversity
*Odonata/physiology
*Wetlands
Phylogeny
Europe
Conservation of Natural Resources

@article {pmid40201753,
year = {2025},
author = {Pinho, M},
title = {The role of parental identity in experiencing climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behaviors.},
journal = {Frontiers in psychology},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1579893},
pmid = {40201753},
issn = {1664-1078},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Climate change is one of society's most severe crisis, presenting a health threat to humans with serious impacts on mental health. Climate anxiety has been identified as an important mental health consequence of climate change.

METHODS: The current study examined the role of social psychological characteristics on climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behavior, using a nationally representative sample of Portuguese parents who completed extensive questionnaires.

RESULTS: More central parental identities negatively correlated with and predicted climate change anxiety, revealing that a central parental identity can be a protective factor against mental health issues. Parental identity centrality also predicted greater engagement in pro-environmental behavior. The findings further showed that environmental identity and climate change perceptions were positively related and predicted higher levels climate change anxiety and pro-environmental behavior. Finally, parental identity centrality was linked to greater pro-environmental behavior through climate change anxiety, bringing important contributions to research on the underlying mechanisms that shape pro-environmental behavior.

DISCUSSION: The findings shed light on the complex mechanisms underlying and influencing climate anxiety and pro-environmental behavior, necessary to mitigate the acute consequences of the climate crisis.},
}

@article {pmid40201418,
year = {2025},
author = {Lippa, MN and Tarolli, P and Straffelini, E},
title = {Climate change impacts and the reshaping of Canadian viticulture.},
journal = {iScience},
volume = {28},
number = {3},
pages = {111941},
pmid = {40201418},
issn = {2589-0042},
abstract = {Shifting climate patterns across wine-growing areas of Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Quebec are driving the development of new viticultural potential within established Canadian wine regions. Changing trends of critical climatic variables and indices, such as near-surface temperature (NST) and growing degree days, indicate that growing conditions are changing. This research assesses NST and seasonal precipitation trends from 1994 to 2100 for Canadian viticulture, focusing on the primary established growing regions. Using multi-model CMIP6 spatial-temporal averages from the NEX-GDDP-CMIP6 dataset available on Google Earth Engine, this research aims to understand future NST and seasonal precipitation trends with climate scenarios SSP245 and SSP585 and discuss possible effects on viticulture on a near-term (2015-2050) and long-term (2050-2100) basis. Minimum, average, and maximum NST trends demonstrated statistically significant increases across all regions, with similar increasing precipitation trends across the growing season. Increasing trends, especially trends of extreme temperature, can all influence grape quality and, ultimately, wine quality. Outcomes suggest warmer growing climates, which may benefit wine producers, but the increasing frequency of extreme climate-change-related events such as drought, heatwaves, or extreme rainfall suggests potential future challenges that will require careful management.},
}

@article {pmid40201247,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, T and Sun, C and Yang, Z},
title = {Retraction notice to "Climate change and sustainable agricultural growth in the sahel region: Mitigating or resilient policy response?" [Heliyon 9 (2023) e19839].},
journal = {Heliyon},
volume = {11},
number = {4},
pages = {e42834},
doi = {10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42834},
pmid = {40201247},
issn = {2405-8440},
abstract = {[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19839.].},
}

@article {pmid40200859,
year = {2025},
author = {Pershad, AR and Krishnan, R and Lee, E and Gardiner, L and Hughes, E and Tummala, N},
title = {How Climate Change Is Impacting Allergic Rhinitis: A Scoping Review.},
journal = {The Laryngoscope},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1002/lary.32124},
pmid = {40200859},
issn = {1531-4995},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: The impact of climate change on health has become an increasingly widespread global health concern. This impact is especially relevant in the field of Otolaryngology; global warming has been shown to affect inflammatory upper airway disease, specifically allergic rhinitis (AR). This study aims to characterize the effect of climate change on the epidemiology of AR in adult and pediatric populations globally.

DATA SOURCES: In accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a literature search was performed across four databases. Inclusion criteria were: (1) published in English, (2) published between 2000 and 2023, (3) reported on the current epidemiological state of AR, (4) described factors related to climate change, and (5) observed global warming affecting allergy season and AR symptoms.

REVIEW METHODS: Two reviewers screened articles and performed full-text reviews.

RESULTS: Of the 502 articles assessed, 30 studies were eligible for inclusion. Sixteen studies reported longer pollen seasons and/or higher pollen concentrations related to climate change, with two projecting total pollen emissions to increase by 16-40% and pollen season length to increase by 19 days in North America. Four studies reported an increase in AR-related healthcare usage; low-income residents were most impacted by increased usage. Two studies identified that healthcare professionals want more education on climate change.

CONCLUSION: Our scoping review highlights how climate change is altering pollen seasons and concentrations, AR disease prevalence, allergy sensitization, and AR symptom severity. Health professionals have expressed an understanding of climate change's impact on health and a desire for further education.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: N/A.},
}

@article {pmid40199489,
year = {2025},
author = {Elmer, A and Grah, C and Kirstein, S and Walterspacher, S and Weirich, A},
title = {[Respiratory medicine in climate change].},
journal = {Pneumologie (Stuttgart, Germany)},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1055/a-2512-2993},
pmid = {40199489},
issn = {1438-8790},
abstract = {DGP pneumologists advocate measures for adaptation, prevention and the implementation of sustainable health care. To protect patients and mitigate the health threat posed by climate change, resilient systems should be built. To protect lung health, they call for action to counteract rising temperatures and the development of extreme weather events, and for further reductions in air pollution. They point out particularly vulnerable population groups that need to be protected.},
}

@article {pmid40198742,
year = {2025},
author = {Choi, H and Lee, CH},
title = {The impact of climate change on ecology of tick associated with tick-borne diseases.},
journal = {PLoS computational biology},
volume = {21},
number = {4},
pages = {e1012903},
doi = {10.1371/journal.pcbi.1012903},
pmid = {40198742},
issn = {1553-7358},
abstract = {Infectious diseases have caused significant economic and human losses worldwide. Growing concerns exist regarding climate change potentially exacerbating the spread of these diseases, particularly those transmitted by vectors such as ticks and mosquitoes. Tick-borne diseases, such as Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), can be particularly detrimental to elderly and immunocompromised individuals. This study utilizes a mathematical modeling approach to predict changes in tick populations under climate change scenarios, incorporating tick ecology and climate-sensitive parameters. Sensitivity analysis is performed to investigate the factors influencing tick population dynamics. The study further explores effective tick control strategies and their cost-effectiveness in the context of climate change. The findings indicate that the efficacy of tick population reduction varies greatly depending on the timing of control measure implementation and the effectiveness of the control strategies exhibits a strong dependence on the duration of implementation. Furthermore, as climate change intensifies, tick populations are projected to increase, leading to a rise in control costs and SFTS cases. In light of these findings, identifying and implementing appropriate control measures to manage tick populations under climate change will be increasingly crucial.},
}

@article {pmid40198708,
year = {2025},
author = {Immorlano, F and Eyring, V and le Monnier de Gouville, T and Accarino, G and Elia, D and Mandt, S and Aloisio, G and Gentine, P},
title = {Transferring climate change physical knowledge.},
journal = {Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America},
volume = {122},
number = {15},
pages = {e2413503122},
doi = {10.1073/pnas.2413503122},
pmid = {40198708},
issn = {1091-6490},
support = {855187//EC | European Research Council (ERC)/ ; 681228//EC | Horizon Europe | Excellent Science | HORIZON EUROPE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)/ ; },
abstract = {Precise and reliable climate projections are required for climate adaptation and mitigation, but Earth system models still exhibit great uncertainties. Several approaches have been developed to reduce the spread of climate projections and feedbacks, yet those methods cannot capture the nonlinear complexity inherent in the climate system. Using a Transfer Learning approach, we show that Machine Learning can be used to optimally leverage and merge the knowledge gained from global temperature maps simulated by Earth system models and observed in the historical period to reduce the spread of global surface air temperature fields projected in the 21st century. We reach an uncertainty reduction of more than 50% with respect to state-of-the-art approaches while giving evidence that our method provides improved regional temperature patterns together with narrower projections uncertainty, urgently required for climate adaptation.},
}

@article {pmid40198692,
year = {2025},
author = {Cuartas, J and Vergunst, F},
title = {Nurturing care as a critical buffer against climate change impacts on child development.},
journal = {PLOS global public health},
volume = {5},
number = {4},
pages = {e0004441},
pmid = {40198692},
issn = {2767-3375},
abstract = {We examine empirical and conceptual considerations related to the role of nurturing care for protecting human capital formation in the context of climate change. Climate change is a pressing global challenge. Heatwaves, wildfires, storms, and floods are becoming more frequent and severe, and their direct impact and aftermath can have long-lasting negative effects on employment, education, healthcare, and access to essential services. Children are particularly vulnerable to these harms due to their developmental immaturity and limited capacity to mitigate and avoid risks [1,2]. Consequently, parents and other adult primary caregivers - such as grandparents, relatives, and foster parents (hereafter "caregivers") - provide the primary buffer between climate hazards and adverse developmental outcomes. They do this through nurturing care, defined as the provision of stable environments that promote children's health and nutrition, safety and security, opportunities for learning, and emotionally supportive relationships [3]. Despite the central role of nurturing care for children's life outcomes, it rarely appears in climate change research and policy discourse.},
}

@article {pmid40198669,
year = {2025},
author = {Segerberg, A and Magnani, M},
title = {Visual digital intermediaries and global climate communication: Is climate change still a distant problem on YouTube?.},
journal = {PloS one},
volume = {20},
number = {4},
pages = {e0318338},
pmid = {40198669},
issn = {1932-6203},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Social Media ; Humans ; *Communication ; },
abstract = {This article addresses the role of digital intermediaries in visual climate communication, and specifically their contribution to the persistence of a 'green ghetto' of traditional communicators and repertoires online. We argue for a comparative sensibility: global platforms convey global issues to global audiences, yet the same platform may distribute conditions of visibility for compelling communication unevenly around the world. The study analyses how a major global visual platform, YouTube (Search), articulates climate change in 232 countries in their official languages. It combines API research, channel coding and computational image analysis to assess the processing and presentation of top-ranked results with respect to their diversity and proximity to local context. The findings show that YouTube Search establishes visibility winners who typically sustain the classic visual repertoire of climate change as a distant problem, and that Global North sources dominate irrespective of region. However, there are notable exceptions to these patterns.},
}

*Climate Change
*Social Media
Humans
*Communication

@article {pmid40197960,
year = {2025},
author = {Muthukrishnan, R and Smiley, TM and Title, PO and Fudickar, AM and Jahn, AE and Lau, JA},
title = {Chasing the Niche: Escaping Climate Change Threats in Place, Time, and Space.},
journal = {Global change biology},
volume = {31},
number = {4},
pages = {e70167},
doi = {10.1111/gcb.70167},
pmid = {40197960},
issn = {1365-2486},
support = {//Indiana University/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Ecosystem ; Animals ; Biological Evolution ; },
abstract = {Climate change is creating mismatches between species' current environments and their historical niches. Locations that once had the abiotic and biotic conditions to support the persistence of a species may now be too warm, too dry, or simply too different, to meet their niche requirements. Changes in behaviors, altered phenology, and range shifts are common responses to climate change. Though these responses are often studied in isolation by scientists from disparate subfields of ecology, they all represent variants of the same solution-strategies to realign the conditions populations experience with their niche. Here, we aim to (1) identify the physiological and ecological effects, and potential alignment, of these three ecological responses: shifts in behavior, phenology, or ranges, (2) determine the circumstances under which each type of response may be more or less effective at mitigating the effects of climate change, and (3) consider how these strategies might interact with each other. Each response has been previously reviewed, but efforts to consider relationships between ecological (or with evolutionary) responses have been limited. A synthetic perspective that considers the similarities among ecological responses and how they interact with each other and with evolutionary responses offers a more robust view on species' resilience to climate change.},
}

*Climate Change
*Ecosystem
Animals
Biological Evolution

@article {pmid40196676,
year = {2025},
author = {Lyberger, K and Robinson, AR and Couper, L and Delwel, I and Glidden, C and Qian, C and Burslem, A and Fernandez, F and Gao, B and Garcia, G and Gomez, J and Griffin, C and Jackson, S and King, A and Manes, O and Song, A and Tran, E and Mordecai, EA},
title = {A systematic review of climate-change driven range shifts in mosquito vectors.},
journal = {bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1101/2025.03.25.645279},
pmid = {40196676},
issn = {2692-8205},
abstract = {As global temperatures rise, concerns about shifting mosquito ranges-and accompanying changes in the transmission of malaria, dengue, and other diseases-are mounting. However, systematic evidence for climate-driven changes in mosquito ranges remains limited. We conducted a systematic review of studies documenting expansions or contractions in medically important mosquito species. In total, 178 studies on six continents identified range expansions in 118 mosquito species. While over a third of these studies cited warming as a driver, fewer than 10% performed statistical tests of the role of climate. Instead, most expansions were linked to human-aided dispersal (e.g., trade, travel), land-use changes, and urbanization. Although several studies reported poleward or upward expansions consistent with climate warming, none demonstrated warm-edge contractions driven by rising temperatures, which are theoretically predicted in some settings. Rather than expanding into newly suitable areas, many expansions appear to be filling preexisting thermally suitable habitats. Our findings highlight the need for long-term mosquito monitoring, rigorous climate-attribution methods, and better documentation of confounding factors like land-use change and vector control efforts to disentangle climate-driven changes from other anthropogenic factors.},
}

@article {pmid40195557,
year = {2025},
author = {Ji, JS},
title = {Health is the landing zone for climate change adaptation.},
journal = {Nature human behaviour},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40195557},
issn = {2397-3374},
}

@article {pmid40194848,
year = {2025},
author = {Collery, A and Niedzwiedz, CL},
title = {Climate change worry and the association with future depression and anxiety: cross-national analysis of 11 European countries.},
journal = {BMJ mental health},
volume = {28},
number = {1},
pages = {},
pmid = {40194848},
issn = {2755-9734},
mesh = {Europe/epidemiology ; *Forecasting ; *Climate Change ; *Depression/epidemiology/psychology ; *Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology ; Risk Factors ; *Sleep Wake Disorders/epidemiology/psychology ; Longitudinal Studies ; Logistic Models ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic ; Datasets as Topic ; Secondary Data Analysis ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adolescent ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Climate change affects people's mental health directly and indirectly. Climate anxiety, characterised by persistent worry and distress about environmental changes, is increasingly recognised as a factor affecting mental well-being. This study focused on potential implications of climate change worry for mental health.

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether climate change worry is associated with an increased risk of depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance across European countries.

METHODS: The study used longitudinal data from the European Social Survey-10 (2020-2022) and the follow-up CROss-National Online Survey 2 wave 4 (2022). A total of 5155 participants across 11 European countries were included in the analysis. Logistic regression models were used to examine the relationship between climate change worry and mental health outcomes (anxiety, depression and sleep), adjusting for potential confounding factors. Stratified analyses were conducted to assess variations between countries.

FINDINGS: Climate change worry was associated with increased risk of anxiety (OR: 1.38, 95% CI: 1.13 to 1.68), but not depression (OR: 1.10, 95% CI: 0.94 to 1.29), or sleep disturbance (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 0.92 to 1.27), in pooled analyses across countries. Country-specific analyses revealed notable differences, with the strongest associations between climate worry and anxiety observed in Slovenia and Italy.

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that the psychological impact of climate change worry is not uniform across Europe and may be influenced by national policies, environmental risks and sociocultural factors. Given the varying effects across countries, policy-makers should consider contextual factors when designing strategies to address climate anxiety. Integrating mental health considerations into climate policies may enhance public engagement and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.

CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Traditional therapeutic approaches may not fully capture the unique distress associated with environmental worries, necessitating the development of specialised interventions that validate individuals' concerns while equipping them with coping mechanisms.},
}

Europe/epidemiology
*Forecasting
*Climate Change
*Depression/epidemiology/psychology
*Anxiety/epidemiology/psychology
Risk Factors
*Sleep Wake Disorders/epidemiology/psychology
Longitudinal Studies
Logistic Models
Surveys and Questionnaires
Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic
Datasets as Topic
Secondary Data Analysis
Humans
Male
Female
Adolescent
Young Adult
Adult
Middle Aged
Aged

@article {pmid40194694,
year = {2025},
author = {Salvadori, M and Singh, D and Mathews, K and Girardello, L and Cortellini, M and Emirova, A and Pacchetti, I and Foti, M and Puviani, V and Poli, G and Rony, F},
title = {The low global warming potential propellant HFA-152a does not induce bronchoconstriction or impair mucociliary clearance.},
journal = {Pulmonary pharmacology & therapeutics},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {102358},
doi = {10.1016/j.pupt.2025.102358},
pmid = {40194694},
issn = {1522-9629},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Use of propellants with high global warming potential (e.g., HFA-134a) for pressurised metered-dose inhalers is being phased down. An alternative is reformulation using propellants with low global warming potential (e.g., HFA-152a), which requires evaluation of the propellant's safety, in particular whether it induces bronchoconstriction or impairs mucociliary clearance (MCC). In this manuscript, we describe two studies, the first comparing the bronchoconstriction potential of HFA-152a vs HFA-134a, the second comparing their effect on MCC.

METHODS: The bronchoconstriction study was single-dose, randomised, double-blind, controlled, crossover, in adults with asthma. The primary endpoint was relative change from baseline in forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) at 15 min post-dose. The MCC study was multiple-dose (8 days), randomised, open-label, controlled, crossover, in healthy volunteers. The primary endpoint was percent particle retention in the right whole lung at 2 and 4 h after inhalation of radiolabelled particles (PPR2 and PPR4).

RESULTS: For the bronchoconstriction study (N=25), the 95% CI of the adjusted mean FEV1 difference between HFA-152a vs HFA-134a at 15 min post-dose was within the -10% to +10% equivalence limit (1.86% [95% CI -0.48%, 4.20%]; p=0.113). Treatment-emergent adverse events were reported by 4.0% (HFA-152a) and 12.0% (HFA-134a) patients, all mild or moderate in intensity, and none serious. For the MCC study (N=20), the 95% CIs for the adjusted mean differences between HFA-152a vs HFA-134a at Day 8 contained 0 for both PPR2 (1.36 [-2.28, 4.99]%; p=0.442) and PPR4 (0.70 [-1.73, 3.12]%; p=0.553). A similar proportion of subjects had treatment-emergent adverse events (25.0% vs 35.0%), all mild in intensity, and none serious.

CONCLUSIONS: These two studies suggest a switch in propellant from HFA-134a to HFA-152a is unlikely to induce post-dose bronchoconstriction in asthma or impact lung MCC, and is not accompanied by any safety concerns.},
}

@article {pmid40194506,
year = {2025},
author = {Chakraborty, R and Rehman, RU and Siddiqui, MW and Liu, H and Seth, CS},
title = {Phytohormones: Heart of plants' signaling network under biotic, abiotic, and climate change stresses.},
journal = {Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB},
volume = {223},
number = {},
pages = {109839},
doi = {10.1016/j.plaphy.2025.109839},
pmid = {40194506},
issn = {1873-2690},
abstract = {Industrialization has made the world increasingly unstable, subjecting plants to various constraints. As a consequence, plants are constantly experiencing biological, environmental, and climatic constraints, necessitating defense mechanisms to ensure their survival. Plants are vulnerable to various biotic factors, including insects, pathogens (bacterial, fungal, viral, and nematodes), weeds, and herbivores. They also face different abiotic and climate change challenges such as drought (regulated by genes like GH3, DREB, ZIFL1;3, etc), salinity, heavy metals, metalloids, ultraviolet radiations (UV), ozone (O3), low and high temperature (chilling/cold/freezing/heat), carbon dioxide (CO2), chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and flooding/hypoxia/anoxia. Different transcriptional factors, such as KNOX1, PYK10, and NRP1, regulate these abiotic and climate change stresses. Different phytohormones such as auxin (regulated by components AUX/IAA3, PIN, indole-glucosinolate, indole-3-acetaldoxine), gibberellin (key elements involved in the synthesis and signaling such as DELLA, GA3ox, RhHB1), cytokinin (signaling through ARR5), ethylene (involved transcription factors like AP2/ERF), abscisic acid (signaling regulated through SnRK2), salicylic acid, jasmonic acid (regulated by JAZ1/TIFYIOA), brassinosteroids, nitric oxide, and strigolactones (synthetic precursor being GR24) control plants' maturation in normal and stressed conditions by regulating various metabolic and physiological plant activities. Phytohormonal interactions and their synergy are often assessed by different techniques and assays such as CRISPR/Cas9, ELISA, RIA, luciferase, GAL4, and mEmerald GFP. Their synthesis and signaling are regulated by various genes (such as YUCCA1, YUCCA5, GA3ox, etc), transporters (PIN, such as PIN, ABCB, NPF, etc), and receptors (such as PLY4, PLY5, BZR1/BES1, MYC2, etc) and have different precursors such as L-arginine, L-tryptophan, phenylalanine, linolenic acid, S-adenosylmethionine, geranylgeranyl diphosphate. This review comprehensively analyses the breakthrough in phytohormones and their signaling in regulating plants' growth and maturation. Their significance in combating the biotic, abiotic, and climate change stresses, improving stress adaptation to identify novel strategies enhancing plant resilience, sustainable agriculture, and ensuring food security.},
}

@article {pmid40193152,
year = {2025},
author = {Delnat, CC},
title = {A Systematic Review of Climate Change Content Integration in Nursing Curricula.},
journal = {The Journal of nursing education},
volume = {64},
number = {4},
pages = {227-234},
doi = {10.3928/01484834-20241125-02},
pmid = {40193152},
issn = {1938-2421},
mesh = {*Curriculum ; Humans ; *Climate Change ; *Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/organization & administration ; Nursing Education Research ; *Education, Nursing/organization & administration ; },
abstract = {BACKGROUND: Health systems must be strengthened to mitigate and adapt to climate change-related health challenges, and nursing program accreditors are beginning to require climate health competencies (American Association of Colleges of Nursing). Since these recommendations are recent, more information is needed for faculty to build competence in content related to climate and health in nursing program curricula.

METHOD: A literature review was conducted to explore how climate-change environmental and population health implications are being incorporated into nursing education. Literature was reviewed using the Global Consortium on Climate Change and Health Education competency outcomes as a guide to evaluation.

RESULTS: Educators used three types of strategies: (1) integration of content throughout the existing curriculum; (2) embedding a stand-alone course; and (3) educational activities directed toward climate health education.

CONCLUSION: The strategy that provided education on the greatest number of competencies was the integration of content throughout the existing nursing curriculum. [J Nurs Educ. 2025;64(4):227-234.].},
}

*Curriculum
Humans
*Climate Change
*Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate/organization & administration
Nursing Education Research
*Education, Nursing/organization & administration

@article {pmid40191808,
year = {2025},
author = {Loria, RN and Pugel, J and Goldberg, MH and Halla, DA and Bascom, R and Scott, JT and Crowley, M and Long, EC},
title = {Email outreach attracts the US policymakers' attention to climate change but common advocacy techniques do not improve engagement.},
journal = {Communications earth & environment},
volume = {6},
number = {1},
pages = {76},
pmid = {40191808},
issn = {2662-4435},
support = {P50 HD089922/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States ; R01 DA056627/DA/NIDA NIH HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {One of the most challenging aspects of climate change mitigation today is not identifying solutions but reaching political leaders with climate scientists' existing solutions. Although there is substantial research on climate change communication, research rarely focuses on one of the most impactful groups: policymakers. It is essential to test theoretically sound methods to increase lawmakers' attention to research evidence. In a series of four rapid-cycle randomized controlled email trials (N = 6642-7620 per trial), we test three common and theoretically derived advocacy tactics to increase U.S. policymaker engagement with a climate change fact sheet sent via email (i.e., a norms manipulation, a number focused manipulation, and emotional language manipulation). In all four trials, the control message increased engagement more than messages using advocacy tactics, measured by fact sheet clicks. This demonstrates the importance of testing communication methods within the appropriate populations, especially a population with considerable influence over climate policy.},
}

@article {pmid40191132,
year = {2025},
author = {Iizumi, T and Sakai, T and Masaki, Y and Oyoshi, K and Takimoto, T and Shiogama, H and Imada, Y and Makowski, D},
title = {Assessing the capacity of agricultural research and development to increase the stability of global crop yields under climate change.},
journal = {PNAS nexus},
volume = {4},
number = {4},
pages = {pgaf099},
pmid = {40191132},
issn = {2752-6542},
abstract = {Agricultural research and development (R&D) has increased crop yields, but little is known about its ability to increase yield stability in the context of increasingly frequent extreme weather events. Using a grid yield dataset, we show that from 2000 to 2019, the SD of yield anomalies for maize, rice, wheat, and soybean increased in 20% of the global harvested area. Based on random forest models relating yield anomaly to climate, soil, management, and public R&D expenditure, we show that cumulative agricultural R&D expenditure, proportion of growing season exposed to optimal hourly temperatures, and dry and very wet days are key factors explaining crop yield variability. An attribution analysis based on large ensemble climate simulations with and without human influence on the global climate shows that unfavorable agroclimatic conditions due to climate change has increased SD, while higher R&D expenditure has led to more contrasting trends in SD over 2000-2019. Although R&D has continued steadily in most countries, this study indicates that the progress made in R&D since 2000 may have lagged behind the unfavorable effect of climate change on yield variability.},
}

@article {pmid40190799,
year = {2025},
author = {Van Tran, D and Suzuki, T and Fukuyama, I and Vera, RJ and Nishikawa, K},
title = {Population Genetics Provides Insights Into the Impact of Future Climate Change on the Genetic Structure and Distribution of Asian Warty Newts (Genus Paramesotriton).},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71054},
pmid = {40190799},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Assessing population vulnerability to climate change is essential for informing management and conservation strategies, particularly for amphibians. We integrated population genetics and ecological niche modeling (ENM) to assess the effect of climate change on the distribution and genetic structure of two species of Asian warty newts (Paramesotriton deloustali and P. guangxiensis) in northern Vietnam. We analyzed population genetics using a genome-wide SNP dataset generated with the MIG-seq method. Additionally, we applied ensemble ecological niche modeling (ENM) to predict the potential distribution of warty newts under two climate change scenarios (SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5) for the periods 2050 and 2090. Population genetics revealed three primary groups: West, East + Cao Bang (CB), and Quang Ninh (QN). CB exhibited discordance between mitochondrial DNA and single-nucleotide nuclear DNA polymorphism data. Furthermore, gene flow within populations was restricted, particularly within West and QN. Spatial distribution analyses of genetic clusters conditioned by environmental variables predicted that the East + CB genetic cluster would expand, whereas those of West and QN would decrease. The introgression of genetic structures probably reduces the vulnerability of East + CB to climate change. ENM analysis revealed that these newts are susceptible to climate change, resulting in a reduction in their suitable habitat areas across all scenarios. We also observed a shift in the suitable distribution toward higher elevations. Our results suggest that the mountainous areas of northern Vietnam could serve as potential refugia for these newts as the effects of climate change intensify.},
}

@article {pmid40190795,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Dai, Y and Li, J and Cong, W and Zhang, Y and Nie, X and Wu, Q and Xue, Y},
title = {Climate Change and Human Pressure: Assessing the Vulnerability of Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) Habitat Integrated With Prey Distribution on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71232},
pmid = {40190795},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate change is significantly altering the distribution of large carnivores and their primary prey species, with particular emphasis on the changing prey distribution in high-altitude regions. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known for its rich biodiversity, is highly sensitive to climate change, affecting the habitats of snow leopards (Panthera uncia) and blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur). Our study identified blue sheep as the primary prey of snow leopards through metagenomic analysis and used bioclimatic data and Land Use/Cover Change (LUCC) information to model habitat suitability under three climate scenarios (RCP 2.6, RCP 4.5, and RCP 8.5). Projections showed that under RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5, snow leopard habitats will decrease by 13.0% and 23.4%, while blue sheep habitats will decrease by 38.3% and 49.7%, respectively. These habitats are expected to shift to higher altitudes, with snow leopards experiencing a more significant shift. Based on these findings, we recommend adjusting protected area boundaries for S1 (Ideal distribution range), establishing ecological corridors for S2 (stepping stone), and implementing targeted measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts in S3 (potential conflict area). To protect these species, international efforts to reduce carbon emissions, cross-administrative cooperation, and community-based conservation strategies are essential.},
}

@article {pmid40190706,
year = {2025},
author = {Cai, M and Hu, X and Sun, J and Hu, Y and Liu, G and Wu, Z and Ding, F and Kang, W},
title = {Principle-based adept predictions of global warming from climate mean states.},
journal = {National science review},
volume = {12},
number = {2},
pages = {nwae442},
pmid = {40190706},
issn = {2053-714X},
abstract = {Distinguishing anthropogenic warming from natural variability and reducing uncertainty in global-warming projections continue to present challenges. Here, we introduce a novel principle-based framework for predicting global warming from climate mean states that is based solely on carbon-dioxide-increasing scenarios without running climate models and relying on statistical trend analysis. By applying this framework to the climate mean state of 1980-2000, we accurately capture the subsequent global warming (0.403 K predicted versus 0.414 K observed) and polar warming amplification patterns. Our predictions from climate mean states of individual models not only exhibit a high map-correlation skill that is comparable to that of individual Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 models for the observed warming, but also capture the temporal pace of their warming under the 1% annual CO2-increasing scenario. This work provides the first principle-based confirmation that anthropogenic greenhouse gases are the primary cause of the observed global warming from 1980-2000 to 2000-2020, independently of climate models and statistical analysis.},
}

@article {pmid40190447,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhang, Y and Collins, AL},
title = {Global warming potential of farming systems across England: possible mitigation and co-benefits for water quality and biodiversity.},
journal = {Agronomy for sustainable development},
volume = {45},
number = {2},
pages = {22},
pmid = {40190447},
issn = {1774-0746},
abstract = {UNLABELLED: Agriculture is a key contributor to gaseous emissions causing climate change, the degradation of water quality, and biodiversity loss. The extant climate change crisis is driving a focus on mitigating agricultural gaseous emissions, but wider policy objectives, beyond net zero, mean that evidence on the potential co-benefits or trade-offs associated with on-farm intervention is warranted. For novelty, aggregated data on farm structure and spatial distribution for different farm types were integrated with high-resolution data on the natural environment to generate representative model farms. Accounting for existing mitigation effects, the Catchment Systems Model was then used to quantify global warming potential, emissions to water, and other outcomes for water management catchments across England under both business-as-usual and a maximum technically feasible mitigation potential scenario. Mapped spatial patterns were overlain with the distributions of areas experiencing poor water quality and biodiversity loss to examine potential co-benefits. The median business-as-usual GWP20 and GWP100, excluding embedded emissions, were estimated to be 4606 kg CO2 eq. ha[-1] (inter-quartile range 4240 kg CO2 eq. ha-[1]) and 2334 kg CO2 eq. ha[-1] (inter-quartile range 1462 kg CO2 eq. ha[-1]), respectively. The ratios of business-as-usual GHG emissions to monetized farm production ranged between 0.58 and 8.89 kg CO2 eq. £[-1] for GWP20, compared with 0.53-3.99 kg CO2 eq. £[-1] for GWP100. The maximum mitigation potentials ranged between 17 and 30% for GWP20 and 19-27% for GWP100 with both corresponding medians estimated to be ~24%. Here, we show for the first time that the co-benefits for water quality associated with reductions in phosphorus and sediment loss were both equivalent to around a 34% reduction, relative to business-as-usual, in specific management catchment reporting units where excess water pollutant loads were identified. Several mitigation measures included in the mitigation scenario were also identified as having the potential to deliver co-benefits for terrestrial biodiversity.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13593-025-01015-4.},
}

@article {pmid40190080,
year = {2025},
author = {Singh, GJP},
title = {Regulatory and Scientific Complexities in Application of the Proposed Prior Approval Supplement Pathway for Substitution of the Low Global Warming Potential Propellants in the Marketed Metered Dose Inhalers.},
journal = {Molecular pharmaceutics},
volume = {22},
number = {4},
pages = {1735-1739},
doi = {10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.4c01512},
pmid = {40190080},
issn = {1543-8392},
mesh = {*Metered Dose Inhalers/standards ; *Aerosol Propellants/chemistry/administration & dosage ; Humans ; *Drug Approval/legislation & jurisprudence ; *Global Warming/prevention & control ; United States ; United States Food and Drug Administration ; Administration, Inhalation ; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/chemistry ; Excipients/chemistry ; Fluorocarbons ; },
abstract = {Due to the Greenhouse effect of the hydrofluoroalkane gases, transition of the currently marketed pressurized Metered Dose Inhalers containing these propellants to their new versions with Low Global Warming Potential propellants has been initiated. Both the regulatory authorities and MDI manufacturers are actively engaged in making this transition efficiently and cost-effectively. Traditionally, regulatory approval of propellant changes in MDIs has entailed lengthy and very expensive product development in new drug applications. Recently, however, a Prior Approval Supplement pathway that is commonly used to support scaleup and post approval changes in drug products has been proposed for regulatory submissions to support replacement of the approved hydrofluoroalkane with the MDIs using low global warming potential propellants. However, it is recognized that propellant substitutions in MDIs are not simple excipient changes, as they may influence a variety of critical quality attributes relevant to the safety and efficacy of the inhalers. Therefore, even though the proposal for consideration of propellant substitutions as post approval changes is novel and its regulatory acceptance by the FDA would be revolutionary, its application is complicated in view of the applicable regulatory and scientific considerations. This paper provides an analysis of the regulatory and scientific complexities relevant to the proposed pathway.},
}

*Metered Dose Inhalers/standards
*Aerosol Propellants/chemistry/administration & dosage
Humans
*Drug Approval/legislation & jurisprudence
*Global Warming/prevention & control
United States
United States Food and Drug Administration
Administration, Inhalation
Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated/chemistry
Excipients/chemistry
Fluorocarbons

@article {pmid40189491,
year = {2025},
author = {Sun, S and Lundgren, EJ and Zhang, Y and Tang, R and Hua, Y and Kuang, Y},
title = {Animal burrows as critical thermal refuges in the age of climate change.},
journal = {Science China. Life sciences},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40189491},
issn = {1869-1889},
}

@article {pmid40189462,
year = {2025},
author = {Fitzpatrick, CM and Muratore, CS and Glick, RD and Raval, MV and Li, L},
title = {Why Pediatric Surgeons Need to Care About Climate Change.},
journal = {Journal of pediatric surgery},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {162280},
doi = {10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2025.162280},
pmid = {40189462},
issn = {1531-5037},
}

@article {pmid40188952,
year = {2025},
author = {Wolfson, JA and Altema-Johnson, D and Yett, A and Ali, E and Kim, B and Carr, N and Santo, R and Cho, C and Browning, G and Ramsing, R},
title = {Climate change menu labels in a university cafeteria: effects on student's diets, perceptions, and attitudes.},
journal = {Appetite},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {108001},
doi = {10.1016/j.appet.2025.108001},
pmid = {40188952},
issn = {1095-8304},
abstract = {Climate change is an urgent public health threat that requires robust and multi-sector action, including strategies to shift food choices toward more sustainable options. Climate change menu labels in university settings have the potential to shift food choices over the short- and long-term. In this pre- post-intervention study, we implemented traffic-light style climate impact menu labels communicating the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) of foods in two university dining halls at a private university in Maryland, USA. We compared student dietary intake, perceptions, and university dining procurement pre- and post-intervention. Compared to a baseline period with a matching 4-week menu cycle, we found no significant changes students' overall dietary quality, and few differences in students' frequency of consuming key food groups. One in three students (33%) in the sample (n=186) noticed the climate change labels on the menus, and nearly half of surveyed students (48%) said they would like the labels to continue to be displayed in dining halls. The majority of students reported that the labels did not influence their food choices at the dining hall (56%) or elsewhere (67%). More than 60% of students believed a healthy diet includes meat, and ∼40% believed that meatless meals are not filling. Climate labels are an important strategy for universities to consider to increase student awareness of climate impacts of their food choices, but other strategies, such as shifts in the types of meals offered on the menu, may also be needed to reduce GHGE of university dining programs.},
}

@article {pmid40188755,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, L and Tang, Y and Dong, H and Zhao, L and Liu, C},
title = {Planning conservation priority areas for marine mammals accounting for human impact, climate change and multidimensionality of biodiversity.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {381},
number = {},
pages = {125193},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125193},
pmid = {40188755},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Because of the crucial ecological status of marine mammals, identifying priority areas for these species could significantly contribute to achieving the 30 % ocean protection target set by the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. However, comprehensive conservation priorities requires considering multiple biodiversity dimensions and the impacts of climate change and human activities, which are poorly considered. In this study, we first investigated the distribution patterns of species, functional, and phylogenetic diversity of marine mammals and analyzed their relationship with cumulative anthropogenic impacts and climate change. We then developed conservation plans in which conservation targets of each species were allocated according to their distinctiveness indices, and protection costs were set as cumulative anthropogenic impacts and future climate velocity. The results indicate that incorporating extinction probability into the calculation of distinctiveness indices affects species uniqueness rankings, highlighting the need to consider species threat levels in future conservation efforts. Negative correlations were found for marine mammal diversity with cumulative anthropogenic impacts and climate change, implying that these factors may have already influenced the biodiversity distribution. The results suggest that existing MPAs are exposed to high levels of cumulative human impacts and climate velocity, necessitating further assessment of their effectiveness. In contrast, the low-regret MPAs identified in this study face significantly lower cumulative human impacts and future climate velocity, presenting valuable opportunities for marine mammal conservation.},
}

@article {pmid40188724,
year = {2025},
author = {Yan, J and Shirai, K and Nishida, K and Zhao, L and Wang, M and Zhang, H and Feng, Y and Chen, X and Zheng, Y and Li, X and Sun, X and Tian, L and Song, H},
title = {Growth disturbances in bivalve shell: Implications for past and future intra-annual scale climate change.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {976},
number = {},
pages = {179297},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179297},
pmid = {40188724},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Growth disturbances in bivalve shells are widely observed in both fossil and modern species, yet the conditions and mechanisms driving their formation remain unclear. Through controlled experiments on Mimachlamys nobilis, we demonstrate that abrupt intra-annual temperature fluctuations (≥5 °C) induce shell growth disturbances by altering the energy budget, diverting resources from shell growth to stress responses. Under ≥5 °C fluctuations (Groups C and D), 67 % of the individuals exhibited shell thinning, reduced growth rates, and formed growth disturbance lines (Groups C and D), whereas <5 °C fluctuations (Groups A and B) caused disturbances in only 12 % of the cases. These bivalve growth disturbances serve as a sensitive bio-indicator of short-term temperature fluctuations, providing a novel tool for reconstructing intra-annual level marine climatic fluctuations in deep time.},
}

@article {pmid40188721,
year = {2025},
author = {Secrafi, M and Msadek, J and Chouikhi, F and Bakhshandeh, E and Tarhouni, M and Boughalleb, F and Abdellaoui, R},
title = {Hydrothermal time modeling of germination dynamics under abiotic stress and habitat suitability of Stipagrostis species using the MaxEnt model in response to climate change scenarios.},
journal = {The Science of the total environment},
volume = {976},
number = {},
pages = {179347},
doi = {10.1016/j.scitotenv.2025.179347},
pmid = {40188721},
issn = {1879-1026},
abstract = {Currently, overgrazing, land clearing, soil erosion, and the effects of climate change are the main factors of grassland ecosystems degradation. Thus, developing activities for restoring and rehabilitating degraded pastoral habitats is crucial. The most effective and sustainable strategy for carrying out these activities is to use species that are acclimated to dry and desert environments. In this regard, our work examined the effects of temperature (15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 °C), PEG6000-induced water stress (0, -0.1, -0.2, -0.4, -0.5, -0.6, -0.8, and - 1.0 MPa), and their interaction on the germination of Stipagrostis ciliata, Stipagrostis pungens, and Stipagrostis plumosa. Also, the effect of environmental factors including temperature and precipitation-related variables on the species distribution under current and future climate scenarios were investigated by using the MaxEnt model. Results revealed that germination responses were successfully predicted using the hydrotime and hydrothermal time models (R[2] ≥ 0.83). Decreasing water potential (ψ) significantly reduced maximum germination percentage and delayed median germination rate (GR50) in all species, with S. ciliata showing the highest stress tolerance (ψb(50) = -0.6 MPa and GR50 = 0.048 h[-1] at 25 °C). Optimal germination occurred at temperatures between 25 and 26 °C, with recovery germination percentage peaking under severe stress conditions (-0.8 to -1.0 MPa). Species-specific variations in ψb(50) values and cardinal temperatures highlighted the physiological mechanisms underlying germination responses to environmental stresses. Habitat modeling using MaxEnt revealed distinct environmental factors influencing species distribution under current and future climate scenarios. Projections under SSP245 and SSP585 scenarios indicated shifts in suitable habitats, with S. ciliata and S. plumosa showing enhanced high and very high suitable areas, respectively, despite reductions in moderate habitats. However, S. pungens will experience the greatest reduction in very high suitable habitat distribution compared to S. ciliata and S. plumosa. This suggests that S. ciliata may become more widespread and well-distributed, potentially making it more effective for environmental restoration efforts.},
}

@article {pmid40188421,
year = {2025},
author = {Beggs, PJ and Woodward, AJ and Trueck, S and Linnenluecke, MK and Bambrick, H and Capon, AG and Lokmic-Tomkins, Z and Peel, J and Bowen, K and Hanigan, IC and Arriagada, NB and Cross, TJ and Friel, S and Green, D and Heenan, M and Jay, O and Kennard, H and Malik, A and McMichael, C and Stevenson, M and Vardoulakis, S and Vyas, A and Romanello, MB and Walawender, M and Zhang, Y},
title = {The 2024 report of the MJA-Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: Australia emerging as a hotspot for litigation.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {222},
number = {6},
pages = {272-296},
pmid = {40188421},
issn = {1326-5377},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Australia ; Humans ; Droughts ; Wildfires ; *Public Health/legislation & jurisprudence ; New Zealand ; },
abstract = {The MJA-Lancet Countdown on health and climate change in Australia was established in 2017 and produced its first national assessment in 2018 and annual updates in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. It examines five broad domains: health hazards, exposures and impacts; adaptation, planning and resilience for health; mitigation actions and health co-benefits; economics and finance; and public and political engagement. In this, the seventh report of the MJA-Lancet Countdown, we track progress on an extensive suite of indicators across these five domains, accessing and presenting the latest data and further refining and developing our analyses. We also examine selected indicators of trends in health and climate change in New Zealand. Our analyses show the exposure to heatwaves is growing in Australia, increasing the risk of heat stress and other health threats such as bushfires and drought. Our analyses also highlight continuing deficiencies in Australia's response to the health and climate change threat. A key component of Australia's capacity to respond to bushfires, its number of firefighting volunteers, is in decline, dropping by 38 442 people (17%) in just seven years. Australia's total energy supply remains dominated by fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), and although energy from coal decreased from 2021 to 2023, energy from oil increased, and transport energy from petrol grew substantially in 2021-22 (the most recent year for which data are available). Greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's health care sector in 2021 rose to their highest level since 2010. In other areas some progress is being made. The Australian Government completed the first pass of the National Climate Risk Assessment, which included health and social support as one of the eleven priority risks, based in part on the assessed severity of impact. Renewable sources such as wind and solar now provide almost 40% of Australia's electricity, with growth in both large-scale and small-scale (eg, household) renewable generation and battery storage systems. The sale of electric vehicles reached an all-time high in 2023 of 98 436, accounting for 8.47% of all new vehicle sales. Although Australia had a reprieve from major catastrophic climate events in 2023, New Zealand experienced cyclone Gabrielle and unprecedented floods, which contributed to the highest displacement of people and insured economic losses over the period of our analyses (ie, since the year 2010 and 2000 respectively). Nationally, regionally and globally, the next five years are pivotal in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning energy production to renewables. Australia is now making progress in this direction. This progress must continue and accelerate, and the remaining deficiencies in Australia's response to the health and climate change threat must be addressed. There are strong signs that Australians are increasingly engaged and acting on health and climate change, and our new indicator on health and climate change litigation in Australia demonstrates the legal system is active on this issue in this country. Our 2022 and 2023 reports signalled our intentions to introduce indicators on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and climate change, and mental health and climate change in Australia. Although the development of appropriate indicators is challenging, these are key areas and we expect our reporting on them will commence in our next report.},
}

*Climate Change
Australia
Humans
Droughts
Wildfires
*Public Health/legislation & jurisprudence
New Zealand

@article {pmid40188419,
year = {2025},
author = {Barbour, V},
title = {Accountability frameworks for climate change and health: research is leading the way.},
journal = {The Medical journal of Australia},
volume = {222},
number = {6},
pages = {271},
doi = {10.5694/mja2.52633},
pmid = {40188419},
issn = {1326-5377},
}

@article {pmid40188017,
year = {2025},
author = {Li, A and Zhou, H and Luo, X and Wang, J and Tian, J and Fu, Z and Xie, G and Li, L and Zhu, L and Hua, D},
title = {The influence of climate change on Primula Sect. Crystallophlomis in southwest China.},
journal = {BMC plant biology},
volume = {25},
number = {1},
pages = {438},
pmid = {40188017},
issn = {1471-2229},
support = {2024NSFSC0401//Natural Science Foundation of Sichuan Province (Science and Technology Department of Sichuan Province)/ ; QD2023A33//Mianyang Normal University Doctoral Start-up Fund Project/ ; HX2024305//Mianyang Normal University Science and Technology Project/ ; },
mesh = {*Climate Change ; China ; Ecosystem ; *Primula/physiology ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE: Climate change significantly affects the distribution of high-altitude plant species, particularly within the Primula Sect. Crystallophlomis found in Southwest China. This clade is valued for its ornamental and medicinal properties. This study aims to evaluate the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of P. crystallophlomis to inform conservation and ecological research.

METHODS: An optimized Maximum Entropy model (MaxEnt) was utilized to predict the suitable habitat areas of P. crystallophlomis under 9 scenarios, using 161 distribution records and 22 environmental variables. The model parameters were set to RM = 1.5 and FC = LQH, achieving a high prediction accuracy with an Area Under the Curve (AUC) value of 0.820.

RESULTS: The analysis identified key environmental factors influencing the suitable habitat of P. crystallophlomis, including annual precipitation (bio-12), temperature seasonality (bio-4), mean diurnal range (bio-2), and precipitation seasonality (bio-15). Under current climate conditions, the suitable habitats are primarily located in the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Hengduan Mountains, and Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, exhibiting significant fragmentation. Notable declines in potential habitat area were observed from the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) to the Mid-Holocene (MH), with future projections indicating further reductions, particularly under the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways 585 (SSP-585) scenario.

CONCLUSION: The suitable habitat of P. crystallophlomis, which tends to grow in consistently cold and moist environments, is expected to shrink, with a projected southward shift in its centroid. Global warming is anticipated to profoundly impact the suitable habitats of P. crystallophlomis, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts.},
}

*Climate Change
China
Ecosystem
*Primula/physiology

@article {pmid40186955,
year = {2025},
author = {Sayed, Y and Hassan, M and Salem, HM and Al-Amry, K and Eid, G},
title = {Probiotics/prebiotics effect on chicken gut microbiota and immunity in relation to heat-stress and climate-change mitigation.},
journal = {Journal of thermal biology},
volume = {129},
number = {},
pages = {104097},
doi = {10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104097},
pmid = {40186955},
issn = {0306-4565},
abstract = {Heat stress is a serious hazard that threatens world poultry production. The avian gut microbiome plays a critical role in improving nutrient utilization, competing with pathogens, stimulating an immune response, and reducing inflammatory reactions. Hence, the gut microbiome has a positive impact on the host's health which appears in the shape of improved body weight, feed conversion rate, and increased birds' productivity (meat or eggs). Accordingly, this review shed light on the chicken gut microbiome, its correlation with the immunity of chicken, and how this affects the general health condition of the bird as well as, the role of prebiotics and probiotics in improving the gut health and increasing birds' productivity, especially under climate change and heat stress condition. The review aims to focus on the significance of maintaining healthy chickens in order to increase the production of poultry meat to satisfy human needs. A robust microbiota and a well-functioning immune system synergistically contribute to the optimal health and productivity of chickens.},
}

@article {pmid40186927,
year = {2025},
author = {Ladhar, S and Gill, J and Frank, I and Dahri, K},
title = {Student perspectives on the integration of environmental sustainability and climate Change into the doctor of pharmacy program curriculum.},
journal = {Currents in pharmacy teaching & learning},
volume = {17},
number = {6},
pages = {102347},
doi = {10.1016/j.cptl.2025.102347},
pmid = {40186927},
issn = {1877-1300},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: There has been an increased focus on evaluating the environmental impact of medications and the pharmacist's role in reducing this impact. The University of British Columbia (UBC) Entry to Practice Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program curriculum in Canada, provides limited exposure to climate change and environmental sustainability in relation to pharmacy practice. The objective of this study was to characterize students' prior exposure and preference for learning about the impact of medications on the environment.

METHODS: An online survey was developed and disseminated via email and social media to the 865 students enrolled in Program Years 1 to 4 of the UBC PharmD program. The survey consisted of 13 questions covering demographics, prior knowledge level on the topic and learning preferences. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses.

RESULTS: A total of 117 students completed the survey (response rate = 14 %). Approximately one-third (37 %) of participants indicated previous educational exposure to climate change and sustainability separate from their PharmD education, and 21 % indicated exposure during their PharmD education. The majority of respondents (97 %) indicated that they are interested in this topic with 91 % planning to advocate for sustainable pharmacy practices in their future careers. Most students rated their knowledge level as basic or moderate for both the contribution of the healthcare systems and pharmacy practice and pharmaceuticals on climate change and the environment. Lastly, 77 % of participants felt that integrating education on climate change and sustainability into the PharmD curriculum was necessary.

CONCLUSION: This study reveals that students have a strong interest in learning about the impact of medications on the environment. However, current educational exposure to this topic within the UBC PharmD program is limited, highlighting a gap in the curriculum. Future research should focus on the incorporation of climate change and sustainability into the pharmacy curriculum.},
}

@article {pmid40186819,
year = {2025},
author = {Nida, H and Kashif, M and Janjua, AA and Aslam, M and Cheema, KS and Ullah, S},
title = {Impacts of climate change on Pakistan's weather patterns: a comprehensive study of temperature and precipitation trends.},
journal = {Environmental monitoring and assessment},
volume = {197},
number = {5},
pages = {509},
pmid = {40186819},
issn = {1573-2959},
mesh = {Pakistan ; *Climate Change ; *Weather ; *Rain ; Temperature ; *Environmental Monitoring ; },
abstract = {Pakistan, located in an arid region characterized by low rainfall and high temperatures, faces significant vulnerability to climate change. The country's diverse meteorological conditions pose significant challenges for effective climate modeling. This study focuses on analyzing long-term meteorological time series data (1981-2020) from various regions across Pakistan to examine regional climate variability and detect emerging weather trends. Seventeen climate indices were calculated to assess weather patterns, followed by trend analysis utilizing both parametric and non-parametric methods. The parametric approach employed ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, while the non-parametric methods included the Mann-Kendall (MK) test and Sen's Slope (SS) estimator. Over the 40-year period, the analysis revealed significant trends, such as increases in hot days, cold nights, warm nights, and extreme precipitation events. These findings emphasize the distinct and complex regional impacts of climate change in Pakistan. By identifying these trends through robust statistical techniques like OLS, MK, and SS, the study provides critical evidence of climate shifts, emphasizing the urgent need for tailored, region-specific strategies to strengthen resilience against the adverse effects of climate change.},
}

Pakistan
*Climate Change
*Weather
*Rain
Temperature
*Environmental Monitoring

@article {pmid40186676,
year = {2025},
author = {Habibi, P and Razmjouei, J and Badzohreh, A and Heydari, A},
title = {Climate change and chronic kidney disease (CKD) among outdoor workers: a systematic review.},
journal = {International journal of biometeorology},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1007/s00484-025-02896-6},
pmid = {40186676},
issn = {1432-1254},
abstract = {Global warming was positively related to chronic kidney disease (CKD) among outdoor workers. Based on the present systematic review, we gathered the risk factors (individual, environmental, and occupational) for climate change-induced CKD among outdoor workers up to 2023. There has been a rapid increase of CKD in tropical and subtropical countries with low and middle income. Among the risk factors air temperature, diabetes, hypertension, physically demanding job tasks, age, sex, dehydration, working and living in a hot environment, and body mass index (BMI) were the main contributors to CKD-related. Although the high hot-wet and hot-dry climate conditions related to CKD were high, this trend increased in developing countries. Climate change will adversely impact global kidney health over the century through its effects on temperature and the risk of endemic infections. Outdoor workers may face an elevated risk of CKD, with the male population being more vulnerable. Implementing preventive strategies (cooling techniques, acclimation, work/rest cycles, and appropriate clothing) against heat stress due to global warming is crucial.},
}

@article {pmid40185269,
year = {2025},
author = {Bai, X and Zhang, Z and Gu, D},
title = {Driving mechanism of natural vegetation response to climate change in China from 2001 to 2022.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {276},
number = {},
pages = {121529},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121529},
pmid = {40185269},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {Understanding driving mechanism of natural vegetation response to climate change is crucial for maintaining vegetation stability. In this study, driving mechanism of natural vegetation sensitivity to precipitation (SVP) and temperature (SVT) changes in China were analyzed based on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Solar-induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence (SIF), Dead Fuel Index (DFI), and climate, hydrological, and CO2 data. Results showed that NDVI and SIF significantly increased but DFI significantly decreased from 2001 to 2022, with proportion of over 67 % of natural vegetation area. The SVP of NDVI (SVPN) and DFI (SVPD) of natural vegetation decreased while SVP of SIF (SVPS) increased during 2001-2022, with average of -6.8 × 10[-5]/mm, -9.9 × 10[-3]/mm, and 2.3 × 10[-5]/mm, respectively. The SVPN and SVPD decreased from arid to humid regions, SVPS was high in semi-arid and semi-humid regions. The SVP was correlated with precipitation, runoff, CO2 and surface soil moisture (SSM), and their correlation was higher in drier regions. The SVT of NDVI (SVTN) of natural vegetation increased while SVT of SIF (SVTS) and DFI (SVTD) decreased during 2001-2022, with average of 13.3 × 10[-3]/°C, 7 × 10[-3]/°C, and -1.2/°C, respectively. And there was no significant spatial variation of SVT in different climate regions. The SVT was correlated with aridity index (AI), potential evapotranspiration (PET), temperature and SSM. The explanation of climate, hydrological, and CO2 for SVP and SVT was over 64 %, especially for SVTD at 76.2 %. The influencing factors had great explanations for alpine vegetation, desert, needle-leaf forest, and shrubland, and small explanations for broadleaf forest, mixed forest, and wetland. Overall, natural vegetation of China greened and its dependence on climate change decreased, SVP and SVT were driven by hydrology and heat, respectively. These findings will provide scientific basis for vegetation to cope with future extreme events and maintain vegetation stability.},
}

@article {pmid40185036,
year = {2025},
author = {Zhu, N and Li, Z and Yu, Y and Liu, Z and Liang, X and Wang, W and Zhao, J},
title = {Fate of microplastics in soil-water systems: View from free radicals driven by global climate change.},
journal = {Ecotoxicology and environmental safety},
volume = {295},
number = {},
pages = {118138},
doi = {10.1016/j.ecoenv.2025.118138},
pmid = {40185036},
issn = {1090-2414},
abstract = {Microplastics are ubiquitously distributed and persistently present in soil-water systems, posing potential ecological and health risks worldwide. Free radicals are highly reactive in soil-water systems, particularly at soil-water-air interface. The dynamic changes of free radicals sensitive to environmental conditions may greatly impact the fate of microplastics. However, the pathways, reaction kinetics, or transformation products of microplastic degradation by free radicals in soil-water systems remains unclear. Climate change alters the physical and chemical environment of soil-water systems and this transformation can directly affect the degradation of microplastics, or indirectly influence it by altering the generation and species of free radicals. Here, we summarized and analyzed the impact of fluctuations in free radicals (such as superoxide radicals, hydrogen peroxide, peroxyl radicals, and hydroxyl radicals) in soil-water systems on the degradation of microplastics and their derivants. We also discussed how changes in free radicals driven by climate change affect the fate of microplastics. By integrating aspects such as climate change, free radical chemistry, and microplastic pollution, this work delineates the critical issues of microplastic pollution exacerbated by environmental condition changes. In response to the existing challenges and deficiencies in current research, feasible countermeasures are proposed. This work offers valuable insights for future research on predicting and controlling ecotoxicity and health risks caused by microplastics associated with global climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40184804,
year = {2025},
author = {Oueslati, W and Jlassi, A and Ben Mna, H and Mesnage, V and Rahmouni, R and Added, A and Trabelsi, L and Aleya, L},
title = {Blue carbon stock in Tunisian coastal sediments: First assessment and implications for ecosystem conservation and climate change mitigation.},
journal = {Marine pollution bulletin},
volume = {215},
number = {},
pages = {117909},
doi = {10.1016/j.marpolbul.2025.117909},
pmid = {40184804},
issn = {1879-3363},
abstract = {This work presents the first comprehensive study on carbon definitive sequestration in coastal marine sediments in Tunisia. It study aimed to provide insights into the potential role of coastal Tunisian sediments in mitigating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and climate change. It compiles carbon data from 32 cores sampled in eight distinct ecosystems along the Tunisian coast, including lagoons (Ghar El Melh, Bizerte and Korba), Lake Ichkeul, seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica) in Sidi Rais and Monastir bays along with two gulfs (Tunis and Gabes). The study revealed carbon sequestration rates ranging from 2.1 to 177.6 gC m[-2] yr[-1], with the highest rates found in P. oceanica meadows while both lagoons seemed recalcitrant to sequestration due to enhanced organic matter degradation. Conversely, Lake Ichkeul, constitutes a good trap with carbon sequestration rate up to 49 gC m[-2] yr[-1] and remarkably Tunis and Gabes gulfs exhibit exceptionally high levels exceeding 40 %. Although P. oceanica meadows exhibited the highest sedimentation rates (414 and 115 gC m[-2] yr[-1], respectively), their carbon sequestration was low (40 %). The carbon permanently sequestered in the sediment of the studied environments was around 1243 KtCO2 yr[-1], accounting for approximately 4 % of the total CO2 emissions by Tunisia in 2021. However, considering the short and medium-term sequestration potentials of the 1,33,2815 ha of seagrass meadows in Tunisia, this percentage could attain >100 %.},
}

@article {pmid40183866,
year = {2025},
author = {Ukoba, K and Onisuru, OR and Jen, TC and Madyira, DM and Olatunji, KO},
title = {Predictive modeling of climate change impacts using Artificial Intelligence: a review for equitable governance and sustainable outcome.},
journal = {Environmental science and pollution research international},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
pmid = {40183866},
issn = {1614-7499},
abstract = {The accelerating pace of climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global ecosystems and human societies. In response, this study reviews the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop advanced predictive models for assessing the multifaceted impacts of climate change. The study used the PRISMA framework to find, assess, and combine research on using AI in predicting climate change impacts. Integrating AI techniques, such as machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, into climate modeling provides a robust framework for understanding and projecting the complex dynamics associated with global climate change. These models exhibit a high capacity for data collection, analyzing intricate patterns and integration, including their relationships within the datasets. They enable quick and accurate predictions of future climate scenarios, scenarios testing, historical eventualities, their magnitude, and adaptation. However, challenging issues like data gaps, especially in interconnected systems such as the atmosphere, are associated. Also, AI insight translation into an actionable recommendation recognizable by the policymakers, including ethical usage, is an emerging concern. Therefore, further advances to circumvent these will include the integration of AI with physical models, developing hybrid models, and generating synthetic climatic datasets to enhance data quality and gaps. Also, AI tools are being developed to aid decision-making for policy integration. AI-based predictive modeling is restructuring and bringing reformative change to the understanding of and approach toward climatic change through AI model development. AI guarantees an unfailing plan and a resilient future with sustainable approaches that empower scientists, policymakers, and communities.},
}

@article {pmid40182231,
year = {2024},
author = {Mkhatshwa, NP and Dlamini, WM and LaBeaud, AD and Mandalakas, AM and Lanza, K},
title = {HIV in Eswatini: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies.},
journal = {Current tropical medicine reports},
volume = {11},
number = {3},
pages = {143-152},
pmid = {40182231},
issn = {2196-3045},
support = {D43 TW011547/TW/FIC NIH HHS/United States ; T42 OH008421/OH/NIOSH CDC HHS/United States ; },
abstract = {PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review assessed the impact of climate change on HIV transmission and HIV care of children and adults in Eswatini, and what adaptation strategies can mitigate these impacts.

RECENT FINDINGS: The HIV crisis in Eswatini persists alongside the climate emergency, increasing poor health outcomes in individuals living with HIV. Although there is no clinical evidence of a direct influence of climate change on the biological effect of HIV, changing weather patterns have an effect on the livelihoods and sustenance of children, adults, and caregivers, which may consequently increase the likelihood of HIV transmission and disrupt HIV care.

SUMMARY: Drought conditions-expected to increase with climate change-coupled with existing food insecurity and poverty are the main pathways linking HIV and climate change in Eswatini. Other climate-driven concerns for HIV treatment and care in Eswatini include heat waves, wildfires, floods, and storms.},
}

@article {pmid40181811,
year = {2024},
author = {Galvin, E and Wiese, A and Coakley, N and Heaphy, D and Elfghi, M and O'Brien, C and Osborne, C and Mulcaire, R and Bennett, D},
title = {Competencies and learning outcomes for healthcare professionals in climate change and sustainability: A protocol for a scoping review.},
journal = {HRB open research},
volume = {7},
number = {},
pages = {66},
pmid = {40181811},
issn = {2515-4826},
abstract = {RATIONALE: The planetary crisis is a serious threat to human health. Healthcare professionals need to be trained to adapt to and mitigate against this crisis. Competencies, curricular frameworks and learning outcomes relating to climate change and sustainability (CC&S) have been proposed for healthcare professionals. A synthesis of these competencies, learning outcomes and frameworks is necessary to identify commonalities and differences, understand the process of their development and highlight areas for future development.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise the evidence on competencies, curricular frameworks and learning outcomes for healthcare professionals in climate change and sustainability.

INCLUSION CRITERIA: Sources relating to healthcare professionals and healthcare students, describing competencies, curricular frameworks and learning outcomes in CC&S, will be included. Sources in all healthcare contexts will be included. Sources in the English language, published from 2014 to June 2024 will be considered for inclusion.

METHODS: The review will be conducted in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute guidance for scoping reviews. The following electronic databases will be searched: PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, SocINDEX, Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, British Education Index, Australian Education Index, Scopus and ERIC. A search of the grey literature will also be conducted. Two reviewers will independently screen the titles and abstracts and full texts for eligibility. Data extraction will be conducted independently by two reviewers. A narrative summary and tables will be presented. Key stakeholders will be consulted throughout the review.

DISCUSSION: This review will summarise the range of competencies, curricular frameworks and learning outcomes proposed internationally for various healthcare professionals. The findings will be used to inform core competencies for all healthcare professions in CC&S, in addition to highlighting gaps in the literature and areas for future development. The findings will be disseminated at conferences and in a peer-reviewed publication.

REGISTRATION: This protocol was registered on 31 [st] July 2024 on the Open Science Framework (https://osf.io/vnx2g).},
}

@article {pmid40181243,
year = {2025},
author = {Xu, W and Luo, D and Peterson, K and Zhao, Y and Yu, Y and Ye, Z and Sun, J and Yan, K and Wang, T},
title = {Advancements in ecological niche models for forest adaptation to climate change: a comprehensive review.},
journal = {Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {},
doi = {10.1111/brv.70023},
pmid = {40181243},
issn = {1469-185X},
support = {2020P4-UBC//The Asia-Pacific Network for Sustainable Forest Management and Rehabilitation/ ; 202108320093//China Scholarship Council/ ; },
abstract = {Climate change poses significant challenges to the health and functions of forest ecosystems. Ecological niche models have emerged as crucial tools for understanding the impact of climate change on forests at the population, species, and ecosystem levels. These models also play a pivotal role in developing adaptive forest conservation and management strategies. Recent advancements in niche model development have led to enhanced prediction accuracy and broadened applications of niche models, driven using high-quality climate data, improved model algorithms, and the application of landscape genomic information. In this review, we start by elucidating the concept and rationale behind niche models in the context of forestry adaptation to climate change. We then provide an overview of the advancements in occurrence-based, trait-based, and genomics-based models, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of species responses to climate change. In addition, we summarize findings from 338 studies to highlight the progress made in niche models for forest tree species, including data sources, model algorithms, future climate scenarios used and diverse applications. To assist researchers and practitioners, we provide an exemplar data set and accompanying source code as a tutorial, demonstrating the integration of population genetics into niche models. This paper aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview of the continuous advancements and refinements of niche models, serving as a valuable resource for effectively addressing the challenges posed by a changing climate.},
}

@article {pmid40180993,
year = {2025},
author = {Alqahtani, MSM and Shahin, G and Abdelalim, ITI and Khalaf, SMH},
title = {Evaluation of ecological consequences on the global distribution of Staphylococcus aureus Rosenbach 1884 due to climate change, using Maxent modeling.},
journal = {Scientific reports},
volume = {15},
number = {1},
pages = {11457},
pmid = {40180993},
issn = {2045-2322},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; *Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification ; Humans ; *Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology/microbiology ; Ecosystem ; Models, Theoretical ; },
abstract = {Staphylococcus aureus is a primary cause of many infections in humans, and its rising prevalence and drug resistance are serious public health concerns. While there is evidence that climate change can influence the distribution and abundance of microbial species, the precise effects on S. aureus are not well characterized. The purpose of this study is to predict the potential influence of climate change on the global distribution of Staphylococcus aureus in 2050 and 2070 using GIS and Maxent modeling. S. aureus occurrence data was acquired from global databases and coupled with bioclimatic variables to simulate current and future habitat suitability under several climate change scenarios (RCP 2.6 and 8.5). The Maxent modeling approach was used to forecast geographical patterns of S. aureus distribution, providing insights into locations that may see increased prevalence of this essential species as a result of climate change. The study's findings can be used to inform public health measures and focused surveillance activities aimed at reducing the burden of Staphylococcus aureus infection.},
}

*Climate Change
*Staphylococcus aureus/isolation & purification
Humans
*Staphylococcal Infections/epidemiology/microbiology
Ecosystem
Models, Theoretical

@article {pmid40180892,
year = {2025},
author = {Lee, H and Noh, KM and Oh, JH and Park, SW and Shin, Y and Kug, JS},
title = {Emergence of an oceanic CO2 uptake hole under global warming.},
journal = {Nature communications},
volume = {16},
number = {1},
pages = {3199},
pmid = {40180892},
issn = {2041-1723},
support = {NRF2022R1A3B1077622//National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)/ ; },
abstract = {The ocean is a crucial sink for anthropogenic CO2 emissions, yet its future response remains uncertain. Here, using the Community Earth System Model (CESM2) under different CO2 emission rates, we find a pronounced weakening of ocean CO2 uptake in the Subpolar North Atlantic (SPNA), distinct from the global response. Initially, the SPNA is an effective CO2 sink, but due to the contraction of deep convection, the uptake decreases and the oceanic pCO2 exceeds the global average. Recognizing the importance of regional ocean circulation in CO2 uptake, we identify a nonlinear relationship between environmental conditions and uptake response, revealing consistent thresholds for the emergence of uptake weakening. These findings are also reproduced in the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6, confirming their robustness. Overall, the distinct uptake response reflects the key role of regional dynamics in regulating the CO2 budget and geochemical environment, which is important for regional CO2 mitigation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid40180365,
year = {2025},
author = {Bower, M and Scott, LM and Smout, S and Donohoe-Bales, A and Stapinski, LA and Bryant, G and Jegasothy, E and Bailie, R and Haddad, S and Brambilla, A and Howard, A and McClellan, J and Swain, J and McGrath, L and Teesson, M and Barrett, EL and Daniel, L},
title = {Locating the built environment within existing empirical models of climate change and mental health: protocol for a global systematic scoping review.},
journal = {BMJ open},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e093222},
pmid = {40180365},
issn = {2044-6055},
mesh = {*Climate Change ; Humans ; Scoping Review as Topic ; *Mental Health ; *Built Environment ; Research Design ; *Residence Characteristics ; Housing ; },
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: Where a person lives, the characteristics of their housing and neighbourhood environment influence their exposure to climate-related hazards and vulnerability to associated mental health impacts. This suggests that the built environment may be a promising focus for integrated policy responses to climate change and public mental health challenges. However, few empirical studies have focused on the role of the built environment as an important mediator of climate-attributable mental health burden. The proposed scoping review seeks to identify and synthesise existing conceptual models and frameworks linking climate change to mental health via built environment pathways. We aim to provide a preliminary overview of the housing and neighbourhood pathways through which climate change may impact mental health, which will inform future empirical work in this emerging area of research.

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A systematic scoping review of the global peer-reviewed and grey literature will be conducted in accordance with Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework and Joanna Briggs Institute recommendations. Included articles must present a conceptual model or framework incorporating relevant built environment pathways through which climate change may impact mental health and well-being. Relevant models and frameworks will be identified through systematic searches (for English-language reports) of Medline, PsycINFO, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and grey literature databases. Two reviewers will independently screen the article titles, abstracts and full texts, with conflicts resolved by a third reviewer. Data extraction will occur using a predefined template. The presentation of findings will conform to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews, including a narrative synthesis of the role of housing and neighbourhood factors in the relationship between climate change and mental health, as identified from the existing literature. The review will lay essential foundations for future empirical research and place-based policy responses to the mental health consequences of a changing climate.

ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The scoping review will be a secondary analysis of published data, for which ethics approval is not required. The results will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed publication and targeted distribution to stakeholders involved in climate change, built environment and health research and policymaking.

STUDY REGISTRATION: Open Science Framework: doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/XR74C.},
}

*Climate Change
Humans
Scoping Review as Topic
*Mental Health
*Built Environment
Research Design
*Residence Characteristics
Housing

@article {pmid40180263,
year = {2025},
author = {Zheng, J and Hu, J and Guo, R and Lu, D and Dai, X and Wang, R and Jin, H and Sun, Z and Li, J and Chen, F and Chen, J and Wang, P},
title = {Early Warning on the Potential Harmful Algal Bloom Species in Beibu Gulf of South China Sea under the background of Climate Change and Human Activity.},
journal = {Environmental research},
volume = {},
number = {},
pages = {121516},
doi = {10.1016/j.envres.2025.121516},
pmid = {40180263},
issn = {1096-0953},
abstract = {Human activity and global climate change increasingly affect marine environments, leading to increases in harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused by phytoplankton. These blooms pose significant threats to public health, tourism, fisheries, and ecosystems. As an important fishing ground and tourist destination, the Beibu Gulf faces growing environmental pressure. This study sought to assess the phytoplankton community structure and status of HABs, with a focus on potential HAB species. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding, summer and winter surveys at both coastal and offshore waters revealed 66 potential HAB species, 23 of which were newly recorded in the Beibu Gulf. The potential HAB species exhibited greater richness and relative abundance in summer than in winter. Offshore areas showed greater diversity, whereas coastal areas showed greater relative abundance. Temperature emerged as the most influential factor shaping phytoplankton composition, and pH was found to play an important role in coastal areas. Nutrients such as silicate and ammonium are critical for the distribution of potential HAB species. Among the potential HAB species, Cyclotella cryptica predominated in coastal areas during winter, whereas Chaetoceros tenuissimus predominated in summer. Some species that caused severe HAB events in other oceanic regions were first detected in this study, including Margalefidinium polykrikoides, Karlodinium veneficum, and Prorocentrum concavum. This study revealed the diversity and complexity of the phytoplankton community in the Beibu Gulf, emphasizing the critical importance of monitoring and early warning of potential HAB species, particularly those driven by human activities and climate change.},
}

@article {pmid40179717,
year = {2025},
author = {Patrick, R and Noy, S and McKew, M and Lee, S and Kanda, M and Edwards, SJ and Ali, A and Bowen, K},
title = {Rapid review on healthy ageing interventions that incorporate action on climate change and sustainability in cities and communities.},
journal = {Health & place},
volume = {93},
number = {},
pages = {103435},
doi = {10.1016/j.healthplace.2025.103435},
pmid = {40179717},
issn = {1873-2054},
abstract = {OBJECTIVES: Intersecting global trends of population ageing and climate change have far-reaching implications for health and sustainability in cities and community contexts. Older adults are highly impacted by climate change, and yet reports of the implementation of the World Health Organizations' Age-Friendly Cities and Communities (AFCC) approach rarely examine the impacts of climate change on older adults. There is limited research on climate change interventions that target older populations. This rapid scoping review characterizes existing evidence in this area, including climate and health-related interventions involving older populations around the world.

METHODS: The PCC framework (Population, Context, Concept) guided the implementation of this rapid scoping review. Peer reviewed articles were sourced from Scopus (Elsevier), Greenfile, Academic Search Complete (EBSCO), Global Health (OVID) and Google Scholar. Grey literature was sourced from Google Scholar, Google and relevant international websites. Inclusion criteria were grey and academic publications in English, after the year 2000 and described an intervention. Screening was undertaken on Covidence software and critically appraised using MMAT and AACODS tools. The AFCC framework was used to guide analysis and interpretation.

RESULTS: Twenty-five articles were included. The review found a paucity of literature describing age-friendly cities and community interventions that considered health-related impacts of climate change on older adults, issues for rural communities and those in developing nations. Climate change was rarely mentioned other than for context in the peer-reviewed literature, and the grey literature was similarly sparse. Peer-reviewed literature was top-down, focusing on disasters and older adults' vulnerability, whilst the grey literature privileged older adult agency and potential contribution to addressing climate change. Successful interventions were programs that positioned older adults as active, empowered participants.

CONCLUSIONS: Climate change justice and resilience should be incorporated explicitly into the AFCC framework. Greater information exchange between Global North and Global South and inclusion of diverse perspectives (i.e., Indigenous knowledge, people with disabilities and/or experiencing homelessness) will enhance policy efforts. Similarly, recognition of the broader impacts of climate change on the fundamental pre-requisites for health across the lifespan such as food, water and energy security are required. Older adults should be seen as a valuable resource integral to the design and implementation of innovative interventions with climate resilience, healthy ageing focus.},
}

@article {pmid40179646,
year = {2025},
author = {Wang, Y and Pi, X and Yadav, V and Hussain, A and Liu, Q and Wang, Y and Guo, Y and Zhang, Y and Fei, X},
title = {Leaching model of an expanding coastal dumpsite considering climate change.},
journal = {Waste management (New York, N.Y.)},
volume = {200},
number = {},
pages = {114772},
doi = {10.1016/j.wasman.2025.114772},
pmid = {40179646},
issn = {1879-2456},
abstract = {Coastal dumpsites, which are common in low- and middle-income countries, pose significant environmental threats due to the lack of containment systems and their vulnerability to erosion, flooding, and climate change. Neither field measurements nor mechanistic models are abundant in the literature to understand the relevant processes. We develop a simple yet generic leachate generation model, which integrates a 3-dimensional (3D) waste dumping module, a water balance module, and a pollutant transport module. The model is validated using the available information of the Thilafushi dumpsite in the Maldives, which is a typical example of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The measured groundwater total dissolved solids (TDS) in nearby monitoring wells of the dumpsite match nicely with the modeling results using the dumpsite model and another pollutant transport in aquifer model. Furthermore, the model predicts that the cumulative releases of dissolved organic carbon, copper, and chromium will increase by 100-182% between 2022 and 2100 under the baseline scenario. Three climate change factors are investigated, including precipitation variation, temperature rise, and sea level rise, under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios. Temperature rise shows the most significant contribution to the increase in pollutant leaching due to increased leaching potential. The combined effect of temperature rise and precipitation variation will increase the cumulative release of Cu by up to 23% by 2100 under SSP585 compared to the baseline scenario. The established model is readily applicable to other coastal dumpsites in SIDS and coastal countries, which call for timely assessments and potential mitigations.},
}

@article {pmid40179623,
year = {2025},
author = {Foong, YC and Chan, OKL and Hannaford, A and Rudaks, LI and Ranta, A and Bridge, F and Shaw, C},
title = {Climate change and neurology: A survey of neurologists in Australia and New Zealand.},
journal = {Journal of the neurological sciences},
volume = {472},
number = {},
pages = {123481},
doi = {10.1016/j.jns.2025.123481},
pmid = {40179623},
issn = {1878-5883},
abstract = {OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the perceptions of neurologists in Australia and New Zealand regarding climate change and its impact on neurological practice.

METHODS: Members of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists were surveyed gathering demographic information and views on climate change and its impact on clinical practice. A composite score was generated based on five key climate change-related questions. Linear regression was used to examine associations between demographic factors and the composite score.

RESULTS: A total of 190 neurologists among 994 ANZAN members (19.1 %) completed the survey. Of these 94.7 % agreed that climate change is happening, and 81.1 % believed it impacts their patients' health. However, only 32.1 % felt comfortable initiating conversations about climate change. The majority of respondents perceived a moderate impact of climate change on patients' mental health, ability to exercise and multiple sclerosis symptomatology, and a small to moderate impact on migraines, emerging neuroinfectious disease and ability to access transport. Female neurologists had a higher composite score, whilst age did not independently predict the composite score.

CONCLUSIONS: Neurologists are concerned about climate change and its impact on their patients, but the majority are uncomfortable raising this in routine clinical care. Our findings support the need for more education for neurologists on strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change for patients with neurological disease.},
}

@article {pmid40179576,
year = {2025},
author = {Fan, X and Wang, Z},
title = {Expanding the horizon of interaction modeling in complex systems comment on "Topological change of soil microbiota networks for forest resilience under global warming" by Huiying Gong et al.},
journal = {Physics of life reviews},
volume = {53},
number = {},
pages = {279-280},
doi = {10.1016/j.plrev.2025.03.016},
pmid = {40179576},
issn = {1873-1457},
}

@article {pmid40179556,
year = {2025},
author = {Echeverría-Progulakis, S and Pérez-Méndez, N and Viñas, M and Carreras-Sempere, M and Guivernau, M and Jornet, L and Catala-Forner, M and Martínez-Eixarch, M},
title = {Climate change mitigation through irrigation strategies during rice growing season is off-set in fallow season.},
journal = {Journal of environmental management},
volume = {380},
number = {},
pages = {125060},
doi = {10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125060},
pmid = {40179556},
issn = {1095-8630},
abstract = {Non-continuous flooding irrigation practices, such as alternate wetting and drying (AWD) and mid-season drainage (MSD), have been implemented in rice agroecosystems to reduce water use and mitigate climate change. Draining fields reduces methane (CH4) emissions, as soil aeration decreases the abundance and activity of soil methanogens. Mitigation effects during the growing season have been widely studied. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding potential effects these growing season practices might have on subsequent fallow season emissions. This is relevant when assessing overall annual CH4 emissions, particularly in systems in which fallow seasons account for a significant part of these. A field experiment was implemented in the Ebro Delta region (Catalonia, Spain) with the objective of identifying potential effects of growing season AWD and MSD on CH4 emitted during the following flooded fallow season, in comparison to continuously flooded fields. Both emissions and the structure of soil microbial communities were analyzed for rice field plots under the assessed irrigation strategies during the growing season and later for a continuously flooded mesocosm across the fallow season. Both practices achieved an average 86% decrease in CH4 fluxes when compared to continuous flooding during the growing season. AWD resulted in the highest fallow season emissions, leading to increases in overall annual cumulative CH4 emissions (+8%), global warming potential (+30%) and yield-scaled global warming potential (+70%) compared to continuous flooding. Growing season AWD decreased the relative abundance of both methanogens and methanotrophs in the fallow season. Reduced methanotroph communities might lead to lower CH4 consumption, resulting in higher fallow season emissions and offsetting the mitigation effect achieved during the growing season. Under the studied conditions, MSD represented a more effective mitigation strategy. These results highlight the importance of considering both rice growing and fallow season when assessing climate change mitigation strategies.},
}

@article {pmid40177682,
year = {2025},
author = {Koo, KA and Park, SU},
title = {A Dark Future of Endangered Mountain Species, Parnassius bremeri, Under Climate Change.},
journal = {Ecology and evolution},
volume = {15},
number = {4},
pages = {e71178},
pmid = {40177682},
issn = {2045-7758},
abstract = {Climate and land-use changes are key factors in the habitat loss and population declines of climate change-sensitive endangered species. We assessed the climate change effects on the distribution of Parnassius bremeri, a critically endangered wildlife species in the Republic of Korea, in association with food availability (Sedum kamtschaticum and Sedum aizoon), land-use change, and dispersal limitation. We first predicted the current and future distributions of P. bremeri, S. kamtschaticum, and S. aizoon using the presence/absence data and current (2000) and future climate data (2050, 2100) with BioMod2, an ensemble platform for species distribution model projections. Then, the dispersal capacity of P. bremeri and land-use change were coupled with SDMs using MigClim. We used future climate and land-use changes predicted according to the SSP scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, and SSP3-7.0) and the dispersal model estimated from previous studies. The current distributional areas of P. bremeri were predicted to be about 10,956 km[2] without land-cover coupling and 8.861 km[2] with coupling, showing land-cover decreased by about 19% of the suitable habitat. The future predictions under climate change only showed the distribution reduced by 56% and 50% in 2050 and 2100 under SSP1-2.6, respectively, 55% and 48% under SSP2-4.5, and 44% and 14% under SSP3-7.0. Applying land-use change and dispersal capacity further decreased the future distribution of P. bremeri but trivially (about 0.42% on average). The strict conservation policies and measures for P. bremeri's habitats explain the trivial additional decrease, delaying its habitat loss. However, our results suggest that such efforts cannot halt the climate change-driven habitat loss trend of P. bremeri. Strong climate mitigation efforts and promoting the species' adaptive capacity are the only ways to reverse the tragic decline of climate-sensitive species.},
}

@article {pmid40177234,
year = {2025},
author = {Orusa, T and Viani, A and d'Alessio, SG and Orusa, R and Caminade, C},
title = {Editorial: One Health approaches and modeling in parasitology in the climate change framework and possible supporting tools adopting GIS and remote sensing.},
journal = {Frontiers in parasitology},
volume = {4},
number = {},
pages = {1560799},
pmid = {40177234},
issn = {2813-2424},
}

@article {pmid40177021,
year = {2025},
author = {Guillamón, JG and Yuste, JE and López-Alcolea, J and Dicenta, F and Sánchez-Pérez, R},
title = {Unraveling metabolic shifts in peach under agrochemical treatments during flower bud endodormancy in the context of global warming.},
journal = {Frontiers in plant science},
volume = {16},
number = {},
pages = {1502436},
pmid = {40177021},
issn = {1664-462X},
abstract = {INTRODUCTION: In Mediterranean areas like Spain, global warming has endangered stone fruit production by reducing chill accumulation, leading to significant agronomical and economical losses. To mitigate this issue, agrochemicals have been applied for decades to promote endodormancy release and initiate flowering. However, many of these chemicals have been associated with strong phytotoxicity, resulting in their recent ban. As a result, identifying novel pathways to modulate endodormancy release is critical and essential for developing effective, non-toxic agrobiochemicals.

METHODS: In this study, we investigated the effect of two different agrochemicals mixes: 1% Broston[®] + 5% NitroActive[®] and 3% Erger[®] + 5% Activ Erger[®], sprayed on peach trees during endodormancy over two years, followed by non-target metabolomic analyses on flower buds to identify metabolic changes in treated versus control trees.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Significant variations were observed in metabolites from the abscisic acid and phenylpropanoid pathways. Notably, six types of phospholipids were identified, with most increasing exclusively in treated samples during endodormancy release. These results were in concomitance with the increased expression of 4-coumarate-CoA ligase 1, 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase, and xanthoxin dehydrogenase genes. In a subsequent validation experiment performed in the third year, branches treated with phospholipids and cinnamic, caffeic, and abscisic acids advanced endodormancy release by one to two weeks, which represents the first evidence of endodormancy release modulation by the use of these metabolites. Moreover, this study contributes to our understanding of the biochemical mechanisms involved in endodormancy release and highlights the potential of phenylpropanoids, phospholipids, and related compounds as targets for developing sustainable agrochemicals, addressing challenges posed by climate change to Prunus spp. cultivation.},
}